Does laser hair removal treat hidradenitis suppurativa?
Simo K.
Dermatologist
Overview
Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin disease, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin disease, may choose laser hair removal as a secondary treatment to avoid shaving and aggravate the skin condition or improve hidradenitis suppurativa. (GS) lesions. Laser hair removal can help with suppurative hidradenitis by removing the hair inside the hair follicle and reducing the chance of infection in the follicle.
What is hidradentitis suppurativa?
Hidradentitis suppurativa is a condition where bumps from deep under the skin can become painful. Hidradentitis suppurativa begins with hair follicles that are blocked with dead skin cells and oil, and it usually occurs in the armpits or groin.
What is laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal, or laser hair reduction, is a safe and effective treatment option to remove unwanted hair, improve skin lesions, and increase the production of collagen. There are different types of laser and light therapies used depending on a person’s skin tone and hair thickness. Laser hair removal can be used on most areas of the skin except on the eyelids, eyebrows, or surrounding areas.
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Who’s a good candidate for HS laser hair removal?
In the past, it was easier to offer laser hair removal to fair-skinned people because melanin-targeting lasers could have a negative effect on darker skin. Advances in technology have made lasers safer and more effective for dark skin, creating options for all skin types. There are different types of lasers and light therapy used depending on skin tone and hair thickness. Some laser and light-based options can reduce inflammation, destroy hair follicles, target sebaceous glands, kill bacteria and repair damage, researchers say.
Why is laser hair removal the best option for hidradenitis suppurativa?
Unlike outdated hair removal methods, it removes unwanted hair at the root without damaging the surface of the skin. Allowing you to get rid of your unwanted hair without the risk of flare-ups, new lesions, or infections.
While not everyone’s hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms will improve with laser hair removal, most medical professionals agree that laser hair removal is the safest method of hair removal for hidradenitis suppurativa sufferers. Traditional hair removal methods like shaving and waxing carry inherent risks for anyone struggling with hidradenitis suppurativa.
Takeaway
Depending on your symptoms and the stage of your hidradenitis suppurativa, your physician may recommend laser hair removal as part of your hidradenitis suppurativa treatment plan. Laser hair removal has proven to be an ideal treatment for those with moderate and localized hidradenitis suppurativa.
Using a laser for hair removal may not aggravate the skin as much as other methods. Laser hair removal is becoming more and more popular as a treatment for HS. It is of note, however, that while it may be suitable for some people, it may prove ineffective for others.
DISCLAIMER Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice.
