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Laser hair removal for hidradenitis suppurativa - is it ok to do while a flare is still healing? (photos)

May 5, 2017
Asked By:nyc2chennai in Chennai, IN

This is my first flare. I'm recovering from severe HS flare in my armpit that happened while travelling - I'd had small bumps in both armpits on and off for the past year but this was much worse and very painful so I went to the hospital and a dermatologist diagnosed HS. They injected cortisone which helped calm things and gave me doxycycline to take until it completely clears up. It's been 3 weeks, it's better but not 100% gone. I'd like to try laser hair removal ASAP if it's safe to do so.

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Answer: ​Hidradenitis is a lifelong problem that can be addressed with laser hair removal, biologic therapy, immune modulating therapy,

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Answer: ​Hidradenitis is a lifelong problem that can be addressed with laser hair removal, biologic therapy, immune modulating therapy,

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May 11, 2017

Answer: Laser Hair Removal

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Answer: Laser Hair Removal

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Answer: Laser Hair Removal

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Answer: Laser Hair Removal

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