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photosensitivity allergy after blue light treatment

photosensitivity allergy after blue light treatment

I recently had the blue light treatment with Levular for precancerous spots on my face.  Instead of healing as expected 4-5 days later, I was told I had a photosensitivity allergic reaction to the treament.  On day 7, I still had the following symptoms:  face felt like it was on fire, itching and prickly feeling all over face, red raised areas all over my face, painful, crusty, yellow in color exudate around my mouth.  I was also diagnosed with impetigo and started on SoluMedrol pac and a course of Cefazolin.  What are your thoughts on this diagnosis.  The MD had never seen this reaction before.  I am now wondering if I am going to be more sensitive to the sun.  I live in colorado and love to spend time in the outdoors running, hiking... i always wear at least 15 spf on my face and always have on a hat for sun protection.  Do you think it would be a good idea to get a second opinion on the current diagnosis?

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HI,

How are you? Impetigo is a common skin infection that usually presents with a single or possibly many blisters filled with pus; itching blister or rash. Diagnosis is based mainly on the appearance of the skin lesion and a culture of the skin. It is important that the skin is washed several times a day, preferably with an antibacterial soap, to remove crusts and drainage. If there are still doubts, a second opinion from another dermatologist is fine to help ease the anxiety and worries.

Take care and regards.
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