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Can someone get Microdermabrasion when they have Crohn's disease and are taking Imuran?

2619anonNov 7, 2016
I read on a website that if you have an autoimmune disease that you shouldn't get microdermabrasion. I would like to get microdermabrasion done on my face if it is safe to do so.

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David Shafer, MD, FACS

Patients can definitely benefit from prevention, correction and protection treatments such as microdermabrasion and/or chemical peels done interchangeably at two week intervals.  At our practice, I recommend chemical peels and/or microdermabrasion depending on the amount of skin damage, se...

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Ajaya Kashyap, MD

Thanks for your queryMicrodermabrasion is contraindicated during active acne. Hence you should avoid the treatment and wait for the acne to settle down. Hope it helps.All The Best

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Ajaya Kashyap, MD

Thanks for your query. The hyper and hypo pigmentation will go on its own but it takes time. Just avoid the sun and moisturize your skin well and u will get the results. Hope it helps.All The Best

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