Let's Face It Skin Care Clinic

11/08/2019

05/21/2019

03/07/2019

LET'S FACE IT SKIN CARE CLINIC

TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER:
RICHMOND HILL
MISSISSAUGA

03/06/2019

WE ARE LOCATED IN CANADA TORONTO RICHMOND HILL MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO

02/09/2018

Here at Let’s Face It we understand that some folks cant’t come all the way to us. No problem, we can come to you to solve your skin care needs:)

01/16/2017

10/13/2016

Photosensitive Medications and Lasers

There are several possible side effects of laser hair removal. However, the side effects that can theoretically result from laser hair removal and photosensitive drug use are quite specific. Depending on the medication and on the patient, laser hair removal treatments could lead to a phototoxic, a photoallergic reaction, or even both!

A phototoxic reaction to laser hair removal usually resembles an extreme sunburn. It occurs when the laser activates the drug's chemicals that are immersed in the patient's system. This is usually a temporary side effect, but the drug should still be discontinued if further laser hair removal treatments are needed. Otherwise there could be increased damage to the skin.

A photoallergic reaction to laser hair removal is more serious, and can cause less temporary side effects. When a photoallergic reaction occurs, the laser's UV energy changes the drug's chemical structure within the skin, causing the immune system to attack the drug like it would an invader. As a result, the surrounding skin area becomes inflamed, and a long-lasting problem like eczema or dermatitis could be the outcome.

10/13/2016

Photosensitive Medications and Lasers

There are several possible side effects of laser hair removal. However, the side effects that can theoretically result from laser hair removal and photosensitive drug use are quite specific. Depending on the medication and on the patient, laser hair removal treatments could lead to a phototoxic, a photoallergic reaction, or even both!

A phototoxic reaction to laser hair removal usually resembles an extreme sunburn. It occurs when the laser activates the drug's chemicals that are immersed in the patient's system. This is usually a temporary side effect, but the drug should still be discontinued if further laser hair removal treatments are needed. Otherwise there could be increased damage to the skin.

A photoallergic reaction to laser hair removal is more serious, and can cause less temporary side effects. When a photoallergic reaction occurs, the laser's UV energy changes the drug's chemical structure within the skin, causing the immune system to attack the drug like it would an invader. As a result, the surrounding skin area becomes inflamed, and a long-lasting problem like eczema or dermatitis could be the outcome.