Steroid cream after laser resurfacing for 3 weeks but now cheeks getting red and hot again? (photo)

March 18, 2014
Asked By:AmericanExpat in Riyadh, SA

During my 1 week check up I still had a lot of redness and was given topical steroid cream twice per day. I had this same procedure 3 years ago and redness lasted 8 weeks so not sure why he was concerned. I am very fair. Anyway, the cream seemed to help at first but now cheeks are getting red and hot again. Should I keep using the cream this long? I am worried it may do more harm than good at this point. Thanks.

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