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Will IPL Worsen Thyroid Problems?

July 24, 2009
Asked By:IC8282 in UK

I have an underactive thyroid, which I'm prescribed thyroxine for. I'm considering buying a home IPL hair removal system, however, it states on the 'do not use if' list if you have any thyroid dissorder. But after reading other posts on this site, the experts seem to give different advice. If you already have thyroid problems could IPL affect it further?

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