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After V-Beam treatment with bruising, when can I resume Duac and Tazorac?

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marla501Jul 16, 2016

Had aggressive VBeam treatment on nose and cheeks for adult acne/roseasea spots from a recent rare break out that left red spots. After VBeam treatment with bruising, when can I resume Duac and Tazorac?

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