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.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this is likely a contact allergy and needs proper dermatological treatment.
Acne requires a combination approach to get long term improvement.  For all patients on isotretinoin, we require them to be on skin care such as vitamin C, glycolic cream, kojic acid serums in the morning and retinols and salicylic acid at night.   All of our patients get clear+brilliant non ablative laser along with a microsecond YAG laser such as aerolase or laser genesis and microneedling with PRP or microneelding RF like intensif or fractora monthly to help improve breakouts, speed the healing process, and improve scarring and facial redness while on the isotretinoin/accutane.  LED light therapy, cosmelan/enlighten peels, salt facial or dermalinfusion can be done as well to speed up the improvement. I sugges tyou go to an expert who combines skin care, lasers, microneedling, PRP, and facials while on oral medications for acne.  Best, Dr. Emer.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I would definitely return to your dermatologist as I would say this is not a normal reaction from IPL. You might have had an allergy to a numbing cream they used, or even a post procedure cream. Best to be seen. It definitely looks like some form of contact dermatitis. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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