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If im taking doxycycline how likely am i to get hyper-pigmentation if i do laser hair removal? i dont want to wait till im off doxycycline
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Contraindicated: Antibiotics such as tetracycline and doxycycline are contraindicated meds for laser hair removal the exact risk percentage depends a-lot on your natural pigmentation. Be sure to discuss with your laser physician
Answered 1/3/2021
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