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Skin Incredibly Itchy After Laser Hair Removal

My skin has been incredibly itchy for the past 3 days after Laser hair removal. What happened? What can I do? Please help.

Asked 33 months ago by hairfreeplease in los angeles

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Itching may be sign of infection or reaction to something you are using

You may need some antibiotics or anti inflammatories like topical steroids to help the condition. After laser resurfacing, your skin's defenses are down and you are more likely to have infections and develop contact dermatitis from anything that you use. For the first 2 weeks after your procedure you should be using a gentle cleanser and do vinegar washes 3-5 times a day. Vaseline or aquaphor should be applied at all times. After your skin heals over, you can start using a gentle... more
Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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