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Laser Hair Removal Burns. Is Itching Normal? (Photo)
I had a photo hair removal treatment on my lower legs, underarms and bikini area four days ago. The latter are fine, but not my legs. A couple of days they were red, swollen, hurt and itchy. By Friday itching was hardly tolerable, redness became worse and marks more visible. I called the dr. who said to treat the area with Aquaphor Healing Oitment and wait for a couple of days until the symptoms vanish. I've read related Q&A and see what happened to me, but is severe itching a normal symptom?
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Itching after Laser hair removal burn
Dear patient,
When the skin experiences injury, such as a superficial burn after laser, where the skin is red, swollen, and itchy, it is a normal response of inflammation and healing. Aquaphor ointment, soothing aveeno oatmeal bath, calamine or aloe lotions and oral antihistamines (e.g., zyrtec, benadryl) that are over-the-counter, can help to sooth the itching and heal the skin. Please discuss your side effect with you laser surgeon in order to resolve the burn the best way. Also, the...
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