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

kjc2019Mar 3, 2019
Hi. I shave my bikini line but have sensitive skin. At the minute it's red sore spotty on the left side. Reading about it laser hair removal at home could help and reduce this. Should I wait till the soreness completely clears up first before using it.

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Dr. Kimberly Butterwick, MD
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