I’ve had eczema around my joint areas since I was 4 and now i’m looking at IPL for hair removal purposes. Is it okay do get it done or will my eczema worsen from it?
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Thank you for your question. IPL treatment treats red vessels, hyperpigmentation and it improves the texture of your skin by producing collagen and elastin. you will pepper after the treatment and the dark spots will appear darker before they flake off. do not be alarmed. This takes 2-4 days...
As a rule of thumb you can have IPL while undergoing chemotherapy. But every patient is different and so are chemotherapy medications so you need to make sure the IPL is performed by an experienced physician and that your oncologist is informed in regards to the IPL treatment. In my experience ...
No need to stop HQ before IPL- just be sure its NOT melsama you are getting treated with IPLMelasma is a very common cause of skin pigmentation. It can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. This is because your skin is extremely sensitive to UV and even the smallest ...