I started ampicillin on Tuesday when my strep throat culture came back positive and I'm supposed to take the medications for 10 days. I have an appointment for laser hair removal on friday but the technician refused to see me because she is afraid it may cause photosensitivity. I've done some research and found that ampicillin doesnt cause photosensitivity, is this correct? how can I convince her to see me (she has competitive prices thats why I want to keep the appointment).
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July 31, 2018
Answer: Some medication can cause your skin to be sensitive to light, this includes lasers.
Thank you for your question in regards to laser hair removal. After one laser hair removal treatment, you wont see much of an improvement. A series of six sessions are usually recommended to achieve desired results. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in...
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without evaluating you in person. However, this will depend the results you want to achieve. Please remember laser hair removal is done in series of treatments and can take 6-10 sessions to see 90% reduction. I recommend having a...
Thank you for the pictures.
Consultation and reviewing your medical history is a must prior to starting laser hair reduction treatment. If you are on any medication (Accutane, Periostat or certain antibiotics) that causes photosensitity side effects, then laser treatments should...
