Is it safe to get laser hair removal with lupus and scleroderma?

You can certainly consider a series of laser hair removal treatments after a consultation with a Dermatologist to be sure you are a good candidate.  It will likely take a series of treatments and some maintenance. It is important to be under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist.  

We recommend stopping these products 1-2 weeks prior to treatment. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal and safe for darker skin tones. 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 t...

Thank you for your question, the best results are not determined by the length of the procedure, it is based off the number of treatments done. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. However, as I mentioned before it will take a series of treatments to get the ...

Every so often, we do see a rash following laser hair removal. This is usually because of irritation of the hair follicles in the treated area, and this can be easily treated with a mild cortisone preparation. I suggest contacting your Dr. for a topical solution. Best, Dr. Emer

There is a risk of hyperpigmentation with laser hair removal. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal and safe for darker skin tones. 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 t...