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Thank you for your question! This may represent a partial thickness burn which usually can be treated with local wound care. After only three days, this is unlikely to be infected as that usually occurs after 5-7 days. You should seek immediate consultation with a plastic surgeon who can evaulate and treat your condition. Her will also be able to advise you regarding changes in pigmentation due to burns from LASER hair removal. Best of luck!
Thanks for your question and posting pictures. I'm sorry this happened to you. You should immediately follow up with the supervising physician where the treatment took place. I am guessing that they used the wrong settings for device for your skin type and sun exposure. Luckily, it doesn'...
I can't tell you this for sure but the antibiotic may have sensitized you and may you reacted with PLE. Laser hair removal should be safe to continue because PLE is stimulated by UV light. None of the lasers used for laser hair removal contain wavelengths in the UV light range...
Your skin may just be irritated from having multiple sessions - the acne is likely a temporary issue that should resolve after your last session. If it becomes an consistent ongoing issue - I would consult with a board certified dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer.
Yes it looks like a folliculitis or follicullar erythema. This skin response is normal and you can actually apply hydrocortisone cream 1% to help calm down and control further skin irritation. Make sure to avoid scratching and picking on your skin and avoid exposing treated areas in...
Hello, It is always my recommendation 3 days post a laser hair removal session to shave the area and or lightly exfoliate with a washcloth (gently) to avoid the hair getting trapped under the skin. Best wishes to you,
Hidradenitis is a lifelong problem that can be addressed with laser hair removal, biologic therapy, immune modulating therapy, surgery, and IIT SC. Therapies should follow an established protocol to prevent recurrence. Once scars have formed, a combination of skin brighteners and Kenalog IIT can...
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