Can Vbeam cause an acne flare up? Trying to figure out the root of my spontaneous breakout...

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2 weeks after my first vbeam session I had an acne flare up (red bumps all over face) on skin that usually just gets the occasional pimple and had been under control for several years. I noticed one day, around that time, after being out in the sun for the day (with sunscreen) my recent breakout had exacerbated by late afternoon. So I'm wondering, is it possible that the heat from the vbeam, like the heat from the sun, cost me a breakout that I'm still stuck with almost 8 weeks later?

Deborah H. Atkin, MD · Answer

Vbeam laser is used often, in my Del Mar, CA dermatology practice, to help combat the signs of acne and acne scarring. Vbeam is great for decreasing the appearance of acne by reducing the inflammatory appearance. It also decreases scaring by taking aware red or purple pigment in the acne scar.  I    have never had an instance where VBeam laser stimulated an acne flare, especially so far out from treatment. It was more than likely caused by sunscreen or bacteria that was introduced during your outdoors activities.

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