I did Laser Resurfacing around 5 times for my acne scars, it's made my beard go from full to patchy. What can I do?

November 18, 2016
Asked By:nimrodshaw.d in Tuticorin, IN

Im a man 23years old. The laser destroyed my beard follicles..so many bald spots in my beard right now becoz f the laser resurfacing..what should i do now ? Is there any medication to be followed to get my beard back?

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November 24, 2016

Answer: Facial hair loss with skin resurfacing

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November 24, 2016

Answer: Facial hair loss with skin resurfacing

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December 3, 2016

Answer: I did Laser Resurfacing around 5 times for my acne scars, it's made my beard go from full to patchy. What can I do?

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December 3, 2016

Answer: I did Laser Resurfacing around 5 times for my acne scars, it's made my beard go from full to patchy. What can I do?

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November 21, 2016

Answer: Decreased hair after laser tx

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November 21, 2016

Answer: Decreased hair after laser tx

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November 21, 2016

Answer: Laser and facial hair

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November 21, 2016

Answer: Laser and facial hair

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October 2, 2018

Answer: Unfortunately, one of the side effects of laser treatment is decreased facial hair in men.

October 2, 2018

Answer: Unfortunately, one of the side effects of laser treatment is decreased facial hair in men.