I am 21 year old male about to start Isotretinoin treatment next week. I will start with a dose of 40 mg daily. I am in the middle of laser hair removal sessions for my back and when I start my Isotretinoin treatment I am supposed to stop any laser hair removal treatments. I have an incredibly hairy back and don't think shaving it will cut it (it grows thick and fast). What other options do I have for removing back hair? Can I wax, or is waxing going to be too harmful on my skin?
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