Is it ok to use at-home laser hair removal on already sore skin?

Hello MW.  Although most medications are not contraindicated with lasers because of photosensitivity, we do usually take precautions with cancer drugs and chemotherapy.  We usually refer back to the oncologist for their experience and wait for approval.  In our 15 year experience with laser ha...

Thanks for your question and posting pictures.  I'm sorry this happened to you.  You should immediately follow up with the supervising physician where the treatment took place.  I am guessing that they used the wrong settings for device for your skin type and sun exposure.  You should probab...

After multiple treatments of laser hair removal the hairs typically become finer and may lighten a bit in color but would not turn white. It is possible that you are now noticing the white hairs as the darker hairs are being removed! 

Thanks it is interesting question. The answer is( no) , there is no relationship. The laser waves in the hair removal target dermal and subdermal tissues with are  very superficial tissues, whereas  the nerves which supply our teeth are very deep and cannot be damaged with such kind of...

Thank you for your question. It's normal sensation with male beard mostly when the hairs are really dark and thick to begin with. The heat delivered by the laser is attracted to the pigment of your hair. So the darker and more abundant your hairs are to begin with the more heat you'll...

Hello! I hope the laser hair treatments are helping with your hair growth, unfortunately I have not run into this problem with blackhead acne after laser treatments where I treat my patients.  I recommend following up with our laser providers or a dermatologist to make sure your...