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Clogged hair follicles post facial laser hair removal

oshin2891May 5, 2018
I have been getting hair removal laser done on my cheeks and neck. My results have been great.. i had no acne or pigmentation before i started my sessions. The problem is post 2 weeks of treatment my hair follicles start to fill up with white sebaceous filaments. I exfoliate and am strict with my skincare however once it nearing the growth time again i start getting those small fleshy bumps where the hair is. Also have notices slight pigmentation on my cheeks. Please help!

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