Post-Laser Hair Removal Folliculitis: A Case Report

September 2024 in “ Electronic Journal of General Medicine ”

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, which used a combination of three wavelengths. The condition improved significantly with prednisolone and topical benzoyl peroxide, and nearly resolved by the 4-week follow-up, leaving only a few erythematous papules and hyperpigmented macules without scarring. Further research is needed to understand and prevent folliculitis post-laser hair removal.

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