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Will Laser Hair Removal Help Cysts in the Groin from Reccurence?

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JamooreAug 26, 2013

21 year old female with onset of groin cysts in the last year. Treated with Keflex only to come back 3 months later so large that they had to be removed surgically. Surgeon removed 3 cysts along w/surrounding skin and noted there were 'tracks' and likely to flare up again. We've been told this could be an autoimmune issue, bacterial issue, folliculitis and maybe Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She does have Morphea Schleraderma that has been dormant for 3 years. Could laser hair removal help prevent?

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