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Laser Hair Removal Of Underarms, Reddish Brown Spots, Possibility Of Hyper Pigmentation
Hi, I have taken a laser hair removal for underarms just two days back and it was the first session. Before the treatment began, the doctor did apply an anesthetic cream. During the course of the treatment, I did feel some pain but the pain on the left underarm was more when compared to the other one. After the treatment I was given cool pads to put on for sometime and was asked to put a cream which I need to put for 3 days. For the past two days I havent applied any moisturising cream until today morning. I havent exposed my underarms to the sun either but just been applying the cream that I was given. However, I find that my left underarm has started developing some flat reddish/ brown spots (which are only a few). My underarm doesnt hurt nor do I feel any burning sensation. Could this be hyperpigmentation? If so, how can I get rid of it as I am worried that the pigmentation couldpose a problem during my second session. My next session is due on 22nd of next month. Please advice. Thanks in advance.
Thu, 24 May 2012
hello,
i can understand your concern.
these spots could either be folliculitis which is bacterial infection of the skin, if they are raised.
in case they are not raised, they could also be a slight superficial burn that you have got following laser. it can be easily treated. you need to apply fucibet cream over it twice a day for a week.
its difficult to exactly say what it is without seeing it.
you wont get hyperpigmentation so fast. it will heal. dont worry.
regards
i can understand your concern.
these spots could either be folliculitis which is bacterial infection of the skin, if they are raised.
in case they are not raised, they could also be a slight superficial burn that you have got following laser. it can be easily treated. you need to apply fucibet cream over it twice a day for a week.
its difficult to exactly say what it is without seeing it.
you wont get hyperpigmentation so fast. it will heal. dont worry.
regards
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Hi..dear user...,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Pain, swelling and redness is quite common side effects ...,
following LASER teatment...,So don't worry about these..,
It can subside slowly...,
It won't interfere for second session...,
But if it is distressing., postpone the second session for few days..,
1) Tab. Levocetrizine daily night times..,
2) Tab Paracetamol 500 mg 2 times daily for 3 days...,
3) Steroid and Gentamycin cream apply on affected part..,
4) Steroid.... Betamethasone 1 mg daily for few days..,
the side effects will subsides quickly ok....thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Pain, swelling and redness is quite common side effects ...,
following LASER teatment...,So don't worry about these..,
It can subside slowly...,
It won't interfere for second session...,
But if it is distressing., postpone the second session for few days..,
1) Tab. Levocetrizine daily night times..,
2) Tab Paracetamol 500 mg 2 times daily for 3 days...,
3) Steroid and Gentamycin cream apply on affected part..,
4) Steroid.... Betamethasone 1 mg daily for few days..,
the side effects will subsides quickly ok....thanQ
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