It Seems the hair roots on my back and the upper arms are very dark and it looks awkward. I don't have any pain or itching. What is the issue behind this. Can I get rid of this. It makes me feel so bad to remove my shirt. Plz. suggest a remedy.
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October 30, 2017
Answer: What is the issue with the skin on the back side of my body?
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, a side effect of laser hair removal is burns and can happen for various reasons. I would treat this with Bacitracin ointment and apply a clean dressing daily. It may take 1 to 2 weeks for a burn to heal. It is always important to see an expert who can...
Thank you for your question. Even though there is no research to show whether lasers used for laser hair removal are safe or harmful, we do know that the lasers do not cause cancer. Therefore, there should be no risk of working while performing treatments. I hope this helps!
Different body parts have different anagen( active) phases. During the initial few Tx's, it is important to catch them in their growth cycle-every 4 wks for face, 6 weeks for body. After a few sessions. its ok to extend the time between treatments by a couple of weeks