I have this large looking pores/ hair follicles where hair used to grow on my stomach. Some of them maybe be trapped hairs that won't come out. I've received laser hair removal and hair no longer grows but the pores are left looking like this. It's been a year and i exfoliate, use aha/ bha products and i'm not sure what to try. What treatment could i seek from a doctor? Any laser treatments or peels or any suggestions? I'd like this to be normal skin soon. Please please help me
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Laser hair removal doesn't cause acne or worsen acne, now some guys get ingrown hairs from the hair removal so that should be treated properly. Best, Dr. Emer.
Hi m1412,
Over the course of your hair removal treatments the hair follicle will become smaller & softer.
The hair can become to fine to pierce through the skin, especially if the skin is dry.
I’d recommend a scrub with AHA/BHA, as well as moisturising regularly.
Good luck!
ACM.
The risks of laser hair removal around the areola should be no different than with any other body part. If the skin is thoroughly wiped of oils and the proper laser wavelength is being used, there should be no hyperpigmentation.