After my 3rd IPL appointment, I have pimples all over my legs. It stings all the time. What should I do?

Good evening ma'am,

You probably had an allergic reaction to the pulsed light or to a product used during the maneuvers.

In such a situation, apply ice to your legs and take baths with Aveeno™ bath product. You can also use Benadryl™ by mouth tonight if the itching keeps you awake.

Be very careful the next time you have a pulsed light treatment. Your legs may be sensitive to the treatment and possibly have another allergic reaction.

If the redness and itching are still present in 5 days, or if the symptoms seem to get worse by then, I encourage you to go for a consultation.

It's my pleasure,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist