1. HOME
  2. /
  3. Q&A
  4. /
  5. IPL QUESTIONS
  6. /
  7. IPL FOR ROSACEA... WILL IT...

IPL For rosacea... will it cause hair loss?

January 15, 2017
Asked By:gummybb in New York, NY

Hello all, out of curiosity... we know IPL can be used for face discoloration, rosacea, hair removal etc... If I get IPL for my face, will some of the light get emitted into my scalp and cause hair loss? I know it's a stupid question, but I'm just curious. Thanks.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
January 15, 2017

Answer: IPL on face .... does it cause hair loss?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
MOST RECENT
January 15, 2017

Answer: IPL on face .... does it cause hair loss?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
January 15, 2017

Answer: IPL used for face discoloration, rosacea, hair removal etc..

William Rassman, MD (retired)
January 15, 2017

Answer: IPL used for face discoloration, rosacea, hair removal etc..

William Rassman, MD (retired)
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ

Recommended reading

IPL

Everything you need to know about IPL

  • 78% worth it
  • 400.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $650
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ
ADVERTISEMENT

Browse related questions

IPL and laser shedding process.
Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD says:

Thank you for your question fahdtareen. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. It can also be used for permanent hair reduction. A series of 6-8 treatments or more may be required. Results are not seen immediately after a treatment. The laser targets and destroys the base of the hair....

Read 1 Doctor Answers
had IPL treatment for red marks but didn't notice any results
Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD says:

Thank you for your question hallojojo. I understand your concern. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. It is important to have appropriate expectations. IPL can help for redness. For my patients I recommend an initial series of 6 monthly treatments followed by one maintenance...

Read 3 Doctor Answers
Can IPL leave you with larger looking pores?
Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD says:

Thank you for your question jmariestevenson. I understand your concern. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. IPL itself does not do much for pores. However if the settings are adjusted and infrared light is used pore size can be reduced. Non-ablative and fractional ablative lasers...

Read 4 Doctor Answers
Popular topics
rosacearednessburnbroken capillariesfreckles

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.