I had non hodgkins lymphoma. I was diagnosed on december 2013 and had undergone chemotherapy till may 2014. I am no longer under any medication. Can I now undergo laser underarm hair removal treatement ? Is it safe ?
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September 14, 2014
Answer: Laser hair removal is safe for post chemo patients
Hi AS. The skin naturally sheds dead cells over time. The epidermis, which is the top layer of skin, reproduces and new cells start from the bottom and work their way to the top as they live and die. In the process the area above the ingrown hair is normally exposed causing the...
Hi Negar. If the spots are dark and if you are a medium skin type, then it's likely an after effect called PIH, pos inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is sometimes a side effect of laser treatments and the remedy would be staying out of the sun and using hydroquinone to lighten the spots. ...
Thank you for your question. It appears that you have some perifollicular edema, which usually indicates a good treatment result. You can try using some hydrocortisone cream to help with the itching and a thicker lotion or balm such as Aquaphor after you apply the aloe vera gel. The red bumps...