Why does one get, and what can be done for, tiny blond hairs on top of, and on the sides of, the nose?

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Hi, suddenly I have tiny blond hairs all over the top of and sides of my nose. I have never had these. I also have huge pores all over my nose, also a new problem, and together the hairs and pores are causing problems w sebaceous filaments and clogged skin. Are there medical conditions that can cause sudden hairs? They are so small, but noticeable, even in a (nonmagnified) mirror: can such short and light hairs be lasered? What are nonlaser options? Thank you!

Tyler Rogers, MD · Answer

Your blonde hairs can not be laser treated; however, electrolysis may be a very good permanent hair removal option for this nose area.  Electrolysis is more time consuming than laser treatments but a very good option for small areas, like the nose.  From your comments, you would also benefit from an aesthetician consult to get on a very good custom home skin care regimen and some in office procedures to improve your pores!

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

For the first time, it is now possible to use laser hair removal to permanently destroy light and white colored hairs such as yours on your nose . A new product called Melaser has just been introduced into the United States that has been scientifically proven, in a study just published in the “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology”, to be the first of its kind to allow lasers to successfully destroy the follicle in light-colored hair. Melaser is a melanin-containing solution that, when combined with micro-needling the skin to enhance its penetration, stains the hair follicle, making it a “target” for the laser light energy. Melaser is currently being marketed in the US by the micro-needling company ProCell Therapies.

Why does one get, and what can be done for, tiny blond hairs on top of, and on the sides of, the nose?

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