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

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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?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Groin hidradenitis can be treated with a combination of laser therapy, medical management, surgical decompression, and topical therapy. Start with Melapads to the area twice daily. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD · Answer

Laser will help with cysts
because the lack of hair growth in the groin area and hence less possibility
for irritation causing a cyst.

Jeffrey C. Poole, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

It sounds like you may have Hidradenitis Suppurativa, though obviously a definitive diagnosis cannot be made without direct evalution.

	I have had a few patients get dramatic relief with the long-pulsed Alexandrite (755nm) or Nd:Yag (1064nm) laser for hair removal.  This is a good option to consider for this chronic and often difficult to control disease.

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

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