I am a 21 year old male, 5’11”, 160 lbs, fitzpatrick type III. In 2020 + 2021 I had laser hair removal on the buttocks + anal region by a dermatologist. I began to burn after several treatments. I informed my doctor and at my next treatment I got a blister. I then stopped altogether and have been dealing with bleeding and pain in the area ever since. I exercise, eat plenty of fiber, and stay hydrated, but frequently experience discomfort + occasional bleeding while using the bathroom.
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Undergoing laser hair removal while taking Azithromycin is not recommended. Azithromycin can be photo-sensitizing. This medication should be discontinued a month before your treatment.
The hair targeted on your sessions will not grow back but you can wait a few months to allow the other cycles of hair to resurface. Some hair may still grow back, but certainly other hair may not.
We advise that you only shave the hair in the treatment area. This way you can ensure the laser reaches the hair follicles underneath the surface of the skin.
