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Is it normal for some pimples to appear after a photodynamic therapy treatment?

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ACNE: Pimples can appear at your age due to hormonal causes with or without photodynamic therapy.

Answered 2/23/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pimples: Yes, you can get solar urticaria s well s mafrom photodynmictherapy.

Answered 2/23/2014

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