I have recurrent boils that have scarred my legs and thighs horribly. Will laser hair removal help?

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I have been suffering from this for almost a year. Boils appear on my legs and when they heal, they leave a dark brown scar that does no go away. I have tried two different courses of antibiotics and the boils are still recurring! Is it bacterial or ingrown hair related? I do not know what to do anymore. Please help me! I want the scars to go away and the boils to stop coming!

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi, Thank you for posting your query with picture here.Yes you will benefit from laser hair reduction. But before that you need a formal evaluation about the cause of infection. Kindly meet a dermatologist. Best of luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have laser hair removal. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best. It will take a series of treatments to get improvement. Please see an expert for an evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Laser hair removal will definitely help, and you also might want to see your dermatologist for an antibiotic if the boils become infected or have pus in them.  Make sure your dermatologist knows you are interested in laser hair removal and he or she will be able to make the best recommendation about where to go for that treatment, and which kind of laser would be best suited to your skin type.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Yes, you can have laser hair removal. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best. Best of luck!

I have recurrent boils that have scarred my legs and thighs horribly. Will laser hair removal help?

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Answer: Yes, you can have laser hair removal.

Answer: Yes, you can have laser hair removal.

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I have recurrent boils that have scarred my legs and thighs horribly. Will laser hair removal help?

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Answer: Yes, you can have laser hair removal.

Answer: Yes, you can have laser hair removal.

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