Delayed Re-epithelialization Following Full-Field Er:YAG Laser Resurfacing: A Case Report

Hasan Kh A H A Ashkanani1, Abdulaziz AlRasheed2, Wael AlDaraji3

  • 1Dermatology, Amiri Hospital, Kuwait City, KWT.

Cureus
|October 28, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Allergic contact dermatitis to lanolin, a common moisturizer ingredient, can cause delayed healing after laser resurfacing. Early patch testing and switching to a lanolin-free product are crucial for recovery.