Would you like to undergo cycles of permanent hair removal sessions and say goodbye to unwanted hair but the particular condition of your thyroid is holding you back?
Actually, those who suffer from thyroiditis lead a very normal life because it is a treatable and easily controlled condition.
But is it possible to undergo permanent hair removal treatments in such cases?
Thyroid photosensitizing drugs in laser hair removal treatments
If you should be among those who suffer from this condition, you need to make assessments before proceeding with treatments.
In fact, taking medication affects hormone balance. No adverse reaction may not occur, but you need to know if the medications you take are photosensitizing.
By photosensitivity of drugs, we refer to the effect given by the drug of making the skin more sensitive to the specific harmful action of the sun’s rays.
Specifically, drugs that are contraindicated are:
- Antibiotic treatments
- Acne treatments
- Anti-inflammatory cures
- Other photosensitizing drugs
Among the most well-known sensitizing drugs is isotretinoin: this drug is typically used to treat acne.
In particular, if you are taking this specific drug, it is not recommended to undergo permanent hair removal treatment, but we recommend waiting at least 30 days after discontinuation.
Contraindications
Use of these drugs coincident with treatment can lead to the following photosensitivity reactions:
- phototoxic reactions, i.e., those that develop on areas of the skin that have been exposed to the sun;
- photoallergic reactions, which involve the immune system, that is, the main defense system against all those substances that our body recognizes as foreign.
These drugs could also have a negative interaction effect with the technology we employ, the best available of permanent hair removal, and, therefore, treatment is not recommended if they are used.
In fact, these medications allow there to be a high risk of developing dark or light spots in the areas exposed to the light of the machine.
In epìLate centers you will always find highly specialized staff trained according to strict protocols, who will be able to assess the concrete case during the consultation.
In support, we also have an in-house medical team, always available to refer to.
