Skin Problems Caused by Hair Growth

Unwanted hair growth is a collective term for various types of hair-related problems.

The most common reason for laser hair removal is the treatment of normal hair growth. For women, the bikini line, armpits, and legs are the most common treatment areas. Men nowadays frequently choose to have the hair on their chest, back, and stomach treated.

But what if skin problems develop in relation to hair growth...?

Nothing is as annoying as Folliculitis, or irritated and inflamed hair follicles. This is often seen in the bikini area. It particularly worsens after waxing and shaving. Laser hair removal is a very effective treatment to combat folliculitis. After just a few treatments, skin irritation significantly decreases.

Irritations in the neck/facial area (Folliculitis barbae) is a term for ingrown hairs and inflamed hair follicles in the beard area in men. Laser hair removal is an effective therapy for this, with skin irritation usually decreasing significantly after just a few treatments.

A Common Condition..

Pilonidal cyst (sinus pilonidalis) is located in the buttock cleft. It's a cavity under the skin that has a connection through the skin to the outside. This connection can be seen as a small hole or a small indentation in the skin. The hairs grow inward at the buttock seam, and bacteria can cause inflammation and/or an abscess in the cavity. Depending on the symptoms, surgical treatment of the cyst may be recommended. The treating physician often advises laser hair removal afterward.

Laser Hair Removal for Stoma Users..

For many stoma users, it's a familiar problem: the stoma patch doesn't adhere well because of hair on the skin. Leakages can easily occur, and skin irritations from frequent changes can also cause ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal can provide a solution to these problems. You need an average of 5 to 10 treatments, and it can only be done on dark hairs. After these treatments, about 90% of the hairs are thinner or completely gone.