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Antibiotics and Laser Treatment: Can I have IPL while taking antibiotics for Lyme disease?

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danaj60Apr 16, 2018

I am on the 2nd month of 3 antibiotics for Lymes. Am I able to have IPL?

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Jeff Rapaport, MD
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Dr. Michael J. Brown, MD
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Dr. Anteneh Roba, MD
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