Post-Laser Hair Removal Folliculitis: A Case Report

    Jakkrit Juhong, Weeratian Tawanwongsri
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    TLDR Laser hair removal can cause severe skin irritation, but it can improve with treatment.
    A 33-year-old healthy Thai male developed severe folliculitis one day after diode laser hair removal treatment, which used a combination of three wavelengths (755 nm, 810 nm, and 1,064 nm). The condition improved significantly with a short course of prednisolone and topical benzoyl peroxide. At the 4-week follow-up, the lesions had nearly resolved, with only a few erythematous papules and hyperpigmented follicular macules remaining and no scarring. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanism of folliculitis post-laser hair removal for better prevention and management.
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