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Pink skin discoloration after liquid nitrogen removal of actinic keratoses (Photo)

JenONeillJan 24, 2024
I have some pink spots on my face after removal of actinic keratoses using liquid nitrogen. The spots are fading but still visible. In a follow-up appt the doctor said keep the spots dry so they will fade and not to use any moisturizer on them, only tretinoin and vit c serum. Keeping them dry counters much of what I have read which says to keep pink spots moisturized to help them fade. Is it helpful to keep the spots dry or should I use moisturizer on them? Would a scar cream help them fade?

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I believe you need to speak to Dermatologist and get some facts straight. I would definitely not use tread immediately after having had nitrogen applied to your skin. Moisturizers and sunscreen is important though. It may take a few months for the redness to go away as it is a natural process of...

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