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" I noticed a difference after the first treatment. But it was after the second treatment that I noticed an amazing difference...I used to shave everyday. It has now been 6 months since the last time I shaved. Now when I stop to look in the mirror! smile...it saved my life. " -Barbara, Dallas, TX " After only a couple treatments I have noticed dramatic reductions in the facial hair areas. Shaving is much easier now and faster. The constant itching and scratching is totally gone and I have a renewed sense of confidence about my appearance. " Rick, Houston, TX |
What is Pseudo-Folliculitis?
Pseudo-folliculitis (PF), commonly known as shaving bumps, is an inflammatory condition, widespread among individuals with thick curly hair. As the hair grows out of the skin, it curls and re-enters the skin. The skin reacts to it as a foreign object and becomes inflamed and irrirtated, creating bumps and discoloration. Often hairs start curling even before growing out of the skin, creating in-grown hairs. These bumps become quite large, causing discomfort to the patient.
Sometimes relief can be achieved with the use of topical steroids and exfoliating agents. Growing hair is sometimes curative as well. More commonly thought, the ingrown hair is pulled out after each shaving session. Although this is a solution, it can be painful and time consuming..
Whats the best solution?
The Laserscope laser is the first laser FDA cleared for hair removal in all skin types. It was also the first and only treatment FDA cleared for the treatment of shaving bumps. Prior to this, dark completed and tanned patients could not be treated with a laser due to the high absorbency of light in the pigment of the skin. The lasers low absorption in pigment makes it an ideal and safe treatment, achieveing outstanding results while maintaining the normal appearance of the skin..
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