How to Get Rid of Warm and Itchy Red Bumps Days After Laser Hair Removal? (photo)

October 19, 2012
Asked By:notyourstar

Hi, I had my 1st laser hair removal session on my lower legs. The photo shows what it looks like today (4 days after my session). My legs have red bumps & are very warm compared to the rest of my body. I have tried applying ice packs to cool it, vaseline, and cortizone cream over the past few days. No hairs have fallen out and it seems like I'm getting a lot of ingrown hair (I shaved the day before my session). My doctor recommended to be patient... please advise! Thank you.

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Answer: Redness after laser hair removal

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July 31, 2018

Answer: From your photo this looks like perifollicular edema and erythema.

July 31, 2018

Answer: From your photo this looks like perifollicular edema and erythema.

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Answer: Redness after laser hair removal

April 13, 2017

Answer: Redness after laser hair removal

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