Itching after 3rd session of laser, normal?

Itching and even red bumps occur quite commonly after laser hair removal and usually signify a heat rash. This may be the case if the settings were turned up. You can use over-the-counter ant-itch creams such as cortisone or take cool oatmeal baths. These symptoms should resolve in a few days. Please let your provider know so that it could be prevented in the future. Good luck with your treatments!

Thank you for your question. It is common after laser hair removal treatment to have red bumps and itching. This usually signify a heat rash. This can occur if the settings were turned up. You can treat this with over the counter anti-itch creams, such as cortisone or you can take cool oatmeal baths. However, your symptoms should resolve in a few days. Please let your physician know of your symptoms so this can be prevented in the future. Best of Luck!

Mild irritation , redness and itchiness after laser is normal and usually respond to topical over the counter treatments but if it's getting worse let your provider know