Can I have laser hair removal over a sebaceous cyst?

Hello and thank you for your question. I’m not quite sure why your at home laser isn’t working on your underarms. Laser does only work on dark, coarse hair so if your underarm hair is light and fine any type of laser will not work. I hope this helps. Best wishes. Dr. T

Hair removal with lasers can turn out patchy early on. It is difficult to control evenness of the laser absorption within your hair follicles. I usually recommend patients shave their hair in these areas while undergoing laser hair removal until the majority of the hair is gone. This will make...

First and foremost, see your dermatologist about other ways to increase hair growth (birth control pill, spironolactone, topical minoxidil, PRP injections, low level laser etc) that doesn't result in unwanted facial hair. That said, if you're set on staying on oral minoxidil, then yes, laser...