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Is Asclera (polidoconal) a Safer Sclerosant Than Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate?

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I had an anaphylactic reaction to scerosing agent sodium tetradecyl and now need more treatment. I possibly reacted to the preservative benzyl alcohol. Is polidoconal safer?

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