Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin condition that can cause lumps to form under the skin. Laser hair removal therapies are possible treatment options for HS. Share on Pinterest ...

Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD Laser hair removal can help manage HS by decreasing inflammation and minimizing flares.  The alexandrite laser works better for lighter skin, while Nd:YAG is ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

In-office treatments can be very expensive, which is why at-home laser-hair-removal devices can be a worthwhile investment. Most at-home devices use IPL, or intense pulsed light, and there are a few ...

If you’re looking for a more long-term alternative to regularly shaving or waxing your underarm hair, you may be considering armpit laser hair removal. This procedure works by destroying hair ...

Laser hair removal is a professional procedure generally conducted by a dermatologist to help get rid of unwanted hair. The process works by concentrating beams of light to target hair follicles and ...

Electrolysis and laser hair removal are the two most permanent options for removing unwanted body hair. Both involve damaging or destroying the cells that help your hair grow, but they do so in ...