Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underLaser Hair Removal q&a

Folliculitis won't go away!!! Any suggestions? (photos)

LalaLopez22Sep 29, 2015
I have had this issue for about a year now. I avoid tight clothing and use primarily cotton underwear. Have been on oral antibiotics, cleansed daily with anti bacterial soap, exfoliated, used witch hazel & tea tree oil, used Aveeno salycylic acid pads, as well as things like Tend Skin with benzoyl peroxide. Currently getting laser hair removal as well. Any idea how I can make this go away? The bumps are oftentimes infected & get worse the further down this area you go

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Mark A. Blair, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Oct 1, 2015
Answer
Steven F. Weiner, MD profile photo
Dr. Steven F. Weiner, MD
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
4.9 | 151 Reviews
Answered on Sep 30, 2015
Answer

More Laser Hair Removal Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended

Generally speaking, there is no reason why you couldn't have laser hair removal on your legs with your history of shingles on your back.  There is a moderate chance that laser treatments can reactivate the virus and cause your shingles to reappear after treatment, this is usually seen when...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS

If the hair on your forehead is bothersome, you can either shave it, wax it, or treat it with a laser to remove it. Laser treatments are very effective for this concern. 

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Pablo Prichard, MD

Thank you for your question. You do need to have pigment in your hair for the treatments to be beneficial. Speak to your provider to see if you are a good candidate for this. 5-10 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart is the average of recommended treatments. Best wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD

+3 answers
See all Laser Hair Removal Q&A
See more Laser Hair Removal Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE LASER HAIR REMOVAL GUIDE →