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After Laser Hair Removal - When Can I Start Minocin Acne Treatment?

asked 1 year ago by suzie in Texas in Montreal, QC
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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I Am Doing my Last Laser Hair Removal Treatment Tomorrow, when Can I Start my Acne Treatment (Minocin) ?

5 answers to After Laser Hair Removal - When Can I Start Minocin Acne Treatment?

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Laser hair removal and minocin

There is no reason that you couldn't have laser hair removal one day after minocin is stopped. The minocycline antibiotic canmake you photosensitive and there is a risk of minocin pigmentation regardless of sun exposure, but the wavelength of this photo sensitive condition is not the same wavelength as is emitted from most lasers for hair removal.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Minocin can be used a day after laser hair removal since light exposure will not recur even if the patient is photosensitive

Minocin can be used a day after laser hair removal since light exposure will not recur even if the patient is photosensitive. 
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Laser Hair Removal and Minocin

Since there is no interaction between the two and since you are finishing your last laser hair removal treatment anyway, it is safe to start Minocin at any time. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Minocin and laser hair removal

Minocin can make you photosensitive, but within 1 week, the medication is pretty much out of your system. Conversely, starting Minocin after the last laser treatment can be done at any point.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Minocin and laser hair removal

There should be no problem using Minocin while doing laser hair removal.  The 2 do not interfere with each other.  The only concern is that any tan from the sun can make laser hair removal more risky, and minocycline makes you more sensitivite to the sun.  Make sure you protect well 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after each laser procedure using sunscreen, hat (if face is treated) and a sarong or shorts over a bathing suit if bikini area is treated.  Lower legs and arms are a... more
Madeline Krauss, MD

Boston Dermatologic Surgeon

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