I'm a woman with thick, coarse pubic hair and have had ingrown hair since I started shaving. Even when I don't shave the bumps are present. Is laser hair removal a good idea for me or should I seek other treatment?
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January 21, 2018
Answer: Treatment of ingrown hairs and folliculitis
Laser hair removal works on the principle of selective photo thermostats which mean the laser light targets pigmented areas typically the hair. The same lasers can be used to remove sun spots or pigmented lesions. It is unlikely that the beauty mark is removed but it may appear a little bit...
What is called the endpoint for laser hair removal is perifollicular edema. That means the treatment causes swelling and redness around each follicle. When there is not enough cooling of the treated area and/or the hair is very dense, the endpoint can be pretty red, sore and itchy. This can...
Before your next treatment you should address which areas you do want treated. The provider and patient should be on the same page about the treatment plan. Your hair will reduce with each treatment. If you let the areas grow it should grow back since there were only two treatments.