Glossary

Erythema (redness)

Redness due to increased blood flow in the skin. It can be an expected, temporary reaction after procedures such as laser, peels and microneedling; if it lasts long or comes with pain, the physician should be informed.

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Safety CentreProblems after a Chemical Peel: Prolonged Redness, Dark Spots, Infection and Scarring — What to Do?Problems after a chemical peel: prolonged redness, dark spots, cold sores, infection, scarring. Telling normal healing apart, home care and urgent signs.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardSafety CentreProblems after Fractional Laser: Dark Spots, Cold Sores, Acne, ScarsProlonged redness, dark spots, cold sores, infection and scars after fractional laser: telling normal healing apart, home care and urgent signs.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board

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