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Is Laser Hair Removal Treatment Advisable While On Doxycycline?
I am taking Doxycycline tablets for my acne, i have been using these for only a week now. I have previously used Minomycin. i am looking to have laser hair removal treatment in the coming months. is it safe to have laser while taking Doxycycline? i have no known medical conditions, i am 24 years old and weigh roughly 62kgs
Wed, 3 Jul 2019
Hello,
I think you should better do the laser hair removal after you finish doxycycline treatment.
There is risk doxycycline causing photosensitivity in the skin so using laser can make it worse so the best way is to use laser therapy after finishing doxycycline.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I think you should better do the laser hair removal after you finish doxycycline treatment.
There is risk doxycycline causing photosensitivity in the skin so using laser can make it worse so the best way is to use laser therapy after finishing doxycycline.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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