Laser Hair Removal for Someone Prone to Folliculitis or Abscess?

December 16, 2009
Asked By:KT414 in Michigan

I am an otherwise healthy, young male of color that is prone to recurrent folliculitis located along the lateral border of my perineum. It reoccurs almost yearly, for a 3 year period now, and results in an abscess in the same area and pattern. As opposed to most cases I've reviewed, I do not shave the area. I would like to avoid another incsion and drainage, as well as the discomfort associated with the abscess, am considering LHR. Do I sound like a possible candidate, given my 'different' circumstance?

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December 24, 2009

Answer: Laser hair removal is helpful for hidradinitis

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December 24, 2009

Answer: Laser hair removal is helpful for hidradinitis

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December 17, 2009

Answer: You may be a candidate for laser hair removal

December 17, 2009

Answer: You may be a candidate for laser hair removal

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