Is purpura after a pulsed dye laser a guaranteed indication of destroyed vessels?

May 4, 2014
Asked By:123adam

Doctors! Is purpura after a PDL a guaranteed (clear!) indication that the vessels have been destroyed? And that there should be improvement in redness after purpura is gone? Or is it possbile that purpura also appears from vessels partially destroyed that will restore again? Thank you for answers!

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August 27, 2014

Answer: Purpura and Vessel Clearance

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Answer: Purpura and Vessel Clearance

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November 17, 2014

Answer: Purpura can be a good indication, but it can also be an enemy... read more.

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