I got my first session of laser hair removal almost 24 hours ago. Last night the itchy and the burning sensation woke me up and I had both of my lower legs with a lot of red bumps, redness itchy. Will this go away? Do I need to see a doctor? What should I do?
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December 27, 2017
Answer: Rash after Laser Hair Removal--Needs Cortisone Topical--Contact Your Doctor
The less hair growth you have above the surface of the skin, the less likely you are to experience burns on top of the skin. This is particularly important for those with darker skin, which can undergo pigment changes after burns or inflammation that have a lengthy resolution time.
Whatever stage your hair loss is at is most likely where it will stay until you get more treatments. In some cases hormonal changes can trigger new hair growth, but that is most common after pregnancy or a large hormone shake up.
You can wax in areas that have been treated if...
Each Doctor will have their preferred laser. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. I typically have patients do every 4 weeks for the first 3 times and then every 4-6 weeks for 3 times after. It will take a series of treatments and some people need treatments to m...
