Clogged hair follicles post facial laser hair removal

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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!

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi, Thanks for posting your query here for us. Quite diffucult to give you a suggestion without viewing a photo of the affected area. May be folliculitis which can be addressed by topical antibiotics. Kindly consult your provider.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Hormones create hair follicles and for the face your hormones are the strongest on the body.  Your hair grows in three different phases and it is required for you to have a laser hair removal treatment done every 4 weeks to catch the hair in the growth phase.   You will notice your hair thin out and the growth cycle slow down after each treatment. After the hair is completely gone after 6-8 treatments it is recommended to have a maintenance session done every 6 months to a year.  Please consult with a physican before having any treatments done .

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