After Laser Hair Removal - When Can I Start Minocin Acne Treatment?

There is no reason that you couldn't have laser hair removal one day after minocin is stopped.  The minocycline antibiotic canmake you photosensitive and there is a risk of minocin pigmentation regardless of sun exposure, but the wavelength of this photo sensitive condition is not the same wavelength as is emitted from most lasers for hair removal.
 

Minocin can make you photosensitive, but within 1 week, the medication is pretty much out of your system.

Conversely, starting Minocin after the last laser treatment can be done at any point.

There should be no problem using Minocin while doing laser hair removal.  The 2 do not interfere with each other.  The only concern is that any tan from the sun can make laser hair removal more risky, and minocycline makes you more sensitivite to the sun.  Make sure you protect well 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after each laser procedure using sunscreen, hat (if face is treated) and a sarong or shorts over a bathing suit if bikini area is treated.  Lower legs and arms are a bit harder to protect in the warmer months.

Hope that helps!
Madeline Krauss, M.D.