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Laser Hair Removal

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Geneva, IL

Hello all! I'm curious about peoples' experiences with laser hair removal involving HS.

Before I was diagnosed with HS, I had laser hair removal because I heard it could help the bumps that were occurring in that area. I completed about 6 of the 9 required treatments, and within a year was diagnosed with HS.

Has anyone here had hair removal in the areas that their HS shows up in, either before, during, or after the treatment? Has it helped or made it worse?

In my case I would say the HS got… read more

June 2, 2023
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Actually the hair removal was suggested by a dr and it helped. After about 6 treatments didn’t get any flare ups. Now getting flare ups again and need more hair removal treatments so I think it’s related.

June 20, 2023

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