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60 Years Old, PDT on Face, 2 Days into It, So Far No Big Deal - Long Beach, CA

UPDATED FROM debihana
5 days post

Monday morning day 6

$550
Day 6 counting the day of the procedure.

debihana's provider

Dr. Hadas Skupsky

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Just wondering how it is going now that you are 3 weeks out?
Hi - well, it was relatively an easy one for me, I recovered quickly (9 days later I joined my friends for cocktails) and so far doing well. I am diligently using my sunscreen but I did notice a small red dot on my face this morning where one of the spots had been - yesterday a bunch of us went hiking - so I'm thinking I need to be extra careful/heavy with the sunscreen on the pre-cancer places. My only caveat is they also did a biopsy of a tiny little bump and now they say it's basal cell and they want to do Mohs, which of course means cutting and a scar :-( so I am bummed about that. But to answer your question, overall, doing really well and thanks for asking!
I'm into my 6th day looking much like you did! I would love to help slough the peeling skin but no said I could you a mild exfoliant [ liquid w/o scrubbing] or just soap and water then moisturizer...anyone advise you one way or the other?
I used cerave wash and a washcloth like I do everyday. On the dry areas around my mouth I used some Aquafor. Day 10 and skin still a little dry but my skin looks great. For the first time in years I can go makeup free! No ugly flaky spots!
Hi - the only cleanser I used was Cetaphil - I was told that was ok as was CeraVe, both are really mild without any exfoliants. I'm not sure what the answer is just that I did not use any exfoliant. I used a lot of Aquaphor and Cetaphil cream which I'm still using (the cream) because it just feels good. By the way someone else (Adventuremum) asked how I was doing 3 weeks out and I don't think I really answered what she was asking. My face feels/looks better than before the procedure but I do still have little scaly places so I know I'll have to do it again. Several people (who knew what I did) said my face looked more even-toned. I'm almost looking forward to doing it again (almost!). The bummer is they did a biopsy on a spot that they say is basal cell carcinoma and want to do Mohs surgery first and I don't want to do that on my face so I'm procrastinating going back to the doctor!!!
I just read what Adventuremum wrote today and I agree 100% - same thing. Mild cleanser only and Aquaphor around the mouth and on lips. Glad your skin looks better too :-)
UPDATED FROM debihana
4 days post

Posting pics despite my better judgement

Curious if anyone else who had PDT looks like their Rosecea exploded.

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I had the same experience years ago after returning from Hawaii.
Its now been 20+ years after having the treatment.
Just wondering, did you spend a lot of time in the water? I know I did.
UPDATED FROM debihana
4 days post

Getting worried

It's Sunday, day 5 and I definitely look like a pepperoni pizza. Red blotchy patches on cheeks, under nose, on nose. Super Rosecea-looking cheeks. I guess what worries me is that there are also bright red (and brown) places where there are no visible signs of the pre-cancer. For example, I had a little pink spot under one eye that looked like a scratch and indeed, my cat probably did scratch me with his snaggle tooth one morning as he likes to rub my face to wake me up. Anyway nothing a dab of make-up couldn't cover. Now it's bright red - will it stay that way?

More brown spots on the side of my face (sun/age spots) seem to have appeared.

Guess time will tell it's only day five but I'm starting to wonder how much of this will remain after the "treatment" is over. Who the heck talked me into this anyway?

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Try to stay calm and patient.  Have you called the doctor about this?
Not yet, let's give it another day or two...
Sounds good.
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