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Does my face have some kind of infection after IPL? (Photos)

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I had IPL 5 days ago and my skin has gone crazy. Should I go to my dermatologist? I had ipl 5 days ago and my skin has red blotches, stings, itches and a few tiny white pimples. I did the ipl for rosacea that was diagnosed by my dermatologist. Does my face have some kind of infection? Was I allergic to the gel? Should I go back to my dermatologist who did not do the procedure. Was using a sulphur face wash prescribed by my dr before ipl. Stopped 5 days before. Not sure what I should do.

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