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Should I discontinue laser hair removal? (Photos)

Taty101Nov 25, 2017
I got laser hair removal on my whole body. This includes upper and lower legs but only my lower legs have red itchy bumps. The last time I had laser my lower legs got really bad, to the point where I had to buy lightening cream because there was scaring. Is this normal? What can I do to prevent this? I have taken a Benadryl and also put calamine lotion. Should I discontinue doing laser?

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Dr. Ram Chandra, MD
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Answered on Nov 27, 2017
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