A doctor told me to get laser hair removal for 10 year folliculitis that is positive for staph (mrsa) and that didnt subside with systemic antibiotics. Topical antibiotics only eases them but theyve pop up every day for 10 years. Will laser hair removal help because someone else said bacteria can stil live in the follicle and cause folliculitis if there is no hair? I did LHR 4 treatments and it calmed my skin for 3 days then they would pop up every day again. Would IPL work?
The salon in which I get LHR done told me I needed to wait two months because Rifaximin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. However, when Ive taken antibiotics in the past, Ive only had to wait four weeks. Additionally, I only completed 1.5 days of treatment since my symptoms got worse. So, do I need to wait eight weeks or is four weeks enough? Thank you.
21 yr old female here. I have had hidradenitis suppurativa for approx 8 years, first noticing it in middle school. I get flare ups every few months, however it isn't severe enough for plastic surgery. I get flare ups under my arms, inner thighs, groin, and recently near my breasts. Most doctors I've been to suggest antibiotics and some Hibiclens. Before I go through with laser hair is it a good choice for me? I also have hirsutism so I was looking into it anyway.
I had my first ever laser hair removal a few days back for my legs and underarms. After 3 days I broke out in severe folliculitis. I got pus filled bumps all over my legs, but my underarms seem fine. I have never had folliculitis before. I am taking antibiotics since 4 days but it doesnt seem to be getting any better. Will it leave any permanent marks on my skin? Should i continue with the next laser sessions?
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!
I started ampicillin on Tuesday when my strep throat culture came back positive and I'm supposed to take the medications for 10 days. I have an appointment for laser hair removal on friday but the technician refused to see me because she is afraid it may cause photosensitivity. I've done some research and found that ampicillin doesnt cause photosensitivity, is this correct? how can I convince her to see me (she has competitive prices thats why I want to keep the appointment).