Hi ! I suffer from an idiopathic hirsutism and I am on spironolactone 100mg/day. I was offered an IPL machine (philips). I would love to get rid of my hair, but is it safe with this medication ? Is it okay if I stop taking spiro for a week everytime I have an IPL session ? Thank you so much !!
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December 9, 2017
Answer: Spironolactone and IPL; ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ
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Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thank you for your question and for sharing your
photograph Jeelise. I understand your concern. An IPL photofacial is an
outstanding treatment for facial rejuvenation. It works by using bright light
to target and destroy pigment and redness in the skin. It is difficult to make an assessment ...
IPL is used to treat sun spots, telangiectasis, and photo rejuvenation. It has no effect on fat cells. Always seek treatment from a qualified physician.
The best IPL devices are those that can be fine tuned to the exact skin condition being treated and also safe and effective for a given skin type. Multiple filters for different wavelengths of light, multiple pulse durations to target specific lesions and wide range of fluence (Joules/cm2) to b...