When I wax my arms I develop a reaction/acne on only my upper arms that lasts at least a month or two. Should I try laser?

September 23, 2018
Asked By:tugce19 in Brooklyn, NY

I've tried different kinds of wax including organic sugar wax. My dermatologist prescribed mometasone furoate cream to use after waxing, which helped only the first couple of times. The only thing that has always helped is being in the sun/tanning, but the weather's gotten colder now and I'm hesitant to go artificial tanning. Is there anything else I can do to help avoid this altogether or to speed up the process of healing it? Should I just not wax anymore and instead do laser hair removal?

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September 27, 2018

Answer: When I wax my arms I develop a reaction/acne on only my upper arms that lasts at least a month or two. Should I try laser?

September 27, 2018

Answer: When I wax my arms I develop a reaction/acne on only my upper arms that lasts at least a month or two. Should I try laser?

September 26, 2018

Answer: Folliculitis and Laser Hair Removal

September 26, 2018

Answer: Folliculitis and Laser Hair Removal

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