This is my second time getting my bottom legs lasered, first time I had redness but not as much. This time, it's been 2 days I'm suffering all day and night by itching and being in so much pain that it feels awkward walking. I can't wear pants, nothing. It's very bumpy, itchy and painful. I complained and they told me it's allergic reaction but I think it might be something else. They said I tolerated the pain well so they raised the strength as well. Please help!
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August 19, 2017
Answer: Bumps and itching after laser hair removal
Hello and thank you for your question.
It sounds to me like you are a great candidate for laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal uses the power of a concentrated laser beam that passes through the skin, targeting hair follicles. The pigment within the hair follicle absorbs the light,...
Although I do not prescribe this drug, it is a tetracycline antibiotic and tetracycline is one of the antibiotics that can cause "photosensitivity" and therefore possibly make the skin more sensitive (and potentially burn) after a laser treatment. However, there are some newer philosophies...
Thank you for your question. I recommend patients wait at least 4 weeks between laser hair reduction treatments. This time frame provides the best results and the safest practice. If you're concerned about the laser treatment you recently had done, I suggest speaking with your provider. Did they...