23yr old African American woman who's been suffering with this embarrassment since 14. I used to shave and stopped then began to twez the hairs and or use hair removal cream (nair). I have bought black cream variety of soaps & I always tried a patch on my skin of labor removal to which did nothing but leave scaring n darker blemishes which hair still grows. I have paid for skin repair session which only lighting it up very little & began using lightening scream as well as razor bump ingrown hair
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Dark Spots on Neck / Folliculitis
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The red spots around the hair follicles indicate perifollicular edema which is normal and a sign of a therapeutic treatment. It should resolve in 24-48 hours. If the skin feels irritated or uncomfortable, you can use over the counter hydrocortisone 1% on the legs twice daily. Also,...
The bikini area is a popular area for treatment. Your pale skin and dark hair is ideal. An Alexandrite (755 nm) laser will work for you. Please seek providers that have this technology.