I did three sessions of IPL last year, it was fantastic. However, I've got terrible cold sore a couple of weeks later before my period, and had another cold sore a month later. I've never had it before. It's really nasty that I even had to take antiviral pills. My GP told me that I should avoid doing IPL in the future. Is it true that I will get cold sore again if I do IPL in the future?
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Thank you for your question. There's no clinical study done with IPL or any laser treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I would recommend avoiding any laser treatments after you know you are pregnant. I would also recommend being treated under the supervision of a Board Certified...
You likely did not undo the effects of the IPL treatment, but what you are describing sounds unusual for IPL - massive swelling and horrible bruising. I agree with other responses here too that you should not be taking random doses of prednisone that is lying around. The reaction on...
Although it’s rare, a herpetic outbreak can happen after laser treatment and it can be treated with oral medication. If this is just a superficial skin reaction, sometimes topical hydrocortisone can be applied. It is difficult to tell from the photograph. I would go back and check with the doctor.
