Is it compulsory to use hydrocortisone cream after every session of laser hair removal?

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Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I only recommend using hydrocortisone cream if help with irritation and folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles). If you have concerns please contact your treating physician. Best of Luck!

Alex Khadavi, MD · Answer

Hydrocortisone helps to clam the skin, helps with follicular edema & irritation. You don't have to use  hydrocortisone . You can apply only  if  you have any of the above symptoms within the first 48hrs  of your laser hair  treatment . Best Dr K

Joyce Davis, MD · Answer

Absolutely not!  Much of my laser hair removal work is done on the face, and we don't want thinning of the skin from too much topical cortisone.  There are various laser healing gels available for use to help the skin heal well.  Ask your practitioner to recommend one.  We use the Elta MD Skincare Laser Enzyme Gel.

Gary Nackman, MD, FACS · Answer

I never have my patients use steroid creams on their skin after laser hair removal. I am mostly concerned with good hydration and protection from the sun.

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