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Wound care is designed to hasten the resolution of erythema and minimize postinflammatory hyperpigmentation subsequent to reepithelialization. Topical application of hydrocortisone cream 1 % at bedtime for up to 6 weeks after surgery will minimize both conditions. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is also reduced by the prophylactic use of sunscreen SPF 30 or greater for 12 weeks after surgery. Topical hydroquinone cream 4 % may be applied at bedtime to speed the resolution of hyperpigmentation.
Reprinted from Chen WPD, Khan JA, McCord, Jr, CD. Color Atlas of Cosmetic Oculofacial Surgery. Philadelphia, PA: Butterworth Heinemann/Elsevier; 2004. With permission from Elsevier.
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- Laser resurfacing
- Postoperative care
- Epithelialization
- Wound care
- Erythema
- Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Hydrocortisone cream
Wound care is designed to hasten the resolution of erythema and minimize postinflammatory hyperpigmentation subsequent to reepithelialization (Table 167.1). Topical application of hydrocortisone cream 1 % at bedtime for up to 6 weeks after surgery will minimize both conditions. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is also reduced by the prophylactic use of sunscreen SPF 30 or greater for 12 weeks after surgery. Topical hydroquinone cream 4 % may be applied at bedtime to speed the resolution of hyperpigmentation.
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Khan, J.A. (2015). CO2 Laser Resurfacing Immediate Postoperative Care Prior to Complete Epithelialization. In: Hartstein, MD, FACS, M., Massry, MD, FACS, G., Holds, MD, FACS, J. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1544-6_167
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