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

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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have IPL. I always combine IPL with microneedling/prp to improve outcomes. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In my  opinion, if you are taking an antibiotic that is phototoxic/photoallergic   you cannot do it with IPL. A common antibiotic to treat Lyme's disease is doxycycline. This can be phototoxic in a approximately 15% of people when the dose is over 200 mg per day. Check the side effect profile of the antibiotic you've been prescribed.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

There should not be any reason to avoid IPL while on antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease or for most other medical conditions that are not skin related.

Michael J. Brown, MD · Answer

Good afternoon and thank you for your question! If the antibiotic that you are on makes you photosensitive then you would need to wait to have an IPL treatment. Best of luck! For more information please feel free to visit our website!

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