Laser hair removal and vitiligo treatment, is it going to be any problem to do both on the same time?

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I have vitiligo on underarm area and I am doing UV treatment for that. I decided to start laser hair removal for bikini area .

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If there is no vitiligo in the treatment area, laser hair removal can be done. Unfortunately vitiligo is not predictable and you may theoretically develop vitiligo on the area after laser hair removal. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser hair removal expert. It will take a series of treatments. Best, Dr. Emer

Manu B. Aggarwal, MD · Answer

There have been some reported cases (not sure if in literature) that vitiligo can worsen with laser treatments. I would advise you to discuss this with your provider providing the treatment.

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