Laser hair removal is an effective solution to eradicate unwanted hair. Instead of shaving repeatedly – which can result in stubble, nicks, and ingrown hairs – laser treatment permanently destroys the follicles responsible for producing it.
Laser hair removal can leave behind pepper spots. However, there are ways to get rid of pepper spots after laser hair removal.
How to Get Rid of Pepper Spots After Laser Hair Removal
After laser hair removal, treated areas will begin to shed. Sometimes this leads to pepper spots; dead hairs trapped within hair follicles needing to be pushed out from underneath the skin and needing to be released from their cocoon. While they will shed naturally with time, gentle exfoliation may hasten this process along.
Tweezing or waxing these black spots should never be attempted, as this may disrupt the hair growth cycle and render future laser treatments less effective. Furthermore, forcibly extracting hair can cause ingrown hairs.
Patients may begin exfoliating their affected area 24 hours post-injury but should use caution and avoid harsh scrubs. A soft washcloth or loofah coupled with an exfoliating body wash would be the optimal method of exfoliation.
Your hair shedding process could take four weeks or longer; but with patience and regular exfoliation, the rewards will make the wait worthwhile! Schedule a consultation to discover more about how laser hair removal can provide you with results you desire.
Exfoliate the Area
If you are uncertain as to what’s causing black spots on your skin, exfoliation could be helpful in clearing away dead skin cells from your body and helping the area look healthier. Exfoliation should be used moderately on sensitive skin types with products designed for gentle exfoliation such as scrubs with aloe in them that gently exfoliate. A dry brush can also be used manually exfoliate.
If your black spots are due to bacterial leaf spot, this should not be ignored. Such infections must be addressed promptly in order to limit further damage and stop further spread of spores into water sources. Because bacteria spores thrive in moisture environments like irrigation systems or when being handled manually, avoid getting your plants wet during irrigation or when being handled – additionally clean and disinfect all gardening tools used for handling plants regularly.
Alternative causes could include sooty mold. This common fungus thrives under conditions of excess moisture or fertilizer use. Therefore, it’s wise to check for signs of fungal disease and treat pepper plants accordingly using a fungicide spray as soon as possible.
Once you have exfoliated an area, use a light moisturizer to hydrate it. Avoid heavily scented or antibacterial lotions as these can irritate skin; instead opt for something soothing like creams or mineral makeup instead. As soon as your treated area has been treated, avoid scrubbing it for at least 48 hours in order to minimize irritation and redness. Wear loose clothing if possible in order to minimize friction in the area. Avoid other chemical hair removal for at least two weeks following laser hair removal as this could alter your natural growth cycle and compromise results. If shaving becomes necessary, only do so on areas with dark hair; light-coloured and blonde strands do not possess enough pigment for laser to target effectively.
Cleanse the Area
If you have dark skin, pepper spots – the black dots that appear after shaving – may be familiar. These black dots represent dead hairs trapped beneath your skin’s surface that will eventually be expelled when your body renews itself – an expedient way of hastening this process is exfoliating regularly in that area.
If your spots are surrounded by white, it could be plant edema – an issue related to water retention that affects many different plants and has no diseaselike qualities; rather it tends to arise due to high humidity or hot weather.
Organic fertilizers that include fungicides are one way to combat bacterial leaf spot, and should be applied at their recommended concentrations in soil applications. It’s also best practice to rotate pepper crops each year so as to limit disease spread.
The same fungus that causes this disease also contributes to other issues, including blossom end rot and sunscald. Blossom end rot affects immature green peppers as well as those in their maturity process and causes their bottoms to change from tan to dark brown or even black in appearance.
Fusarium Wilt is another common issue afflicting pepper plants that requires crop rotation to prevent. Fusarium Wilt can result in reduced pepper production, making the disease difficult to cure. Crop rotation is one of the best ways to ensure future pepper production without risk of Fusarium Wilt infection.
As with laser hair removal, applying any creams or lotions directly onto the treatment area must wait until it has fully recovered before applying anything further to help it heal and avoid potential irritation. Furthermore, for seven days following laser hair removal it’s also wise to avoid hot showers, baths, or sauna sessions in order to minimize potential irritation in this sensitive zone.
When applying a moisturizer, select one containing aloe vera for maximum effectiveness. Avoid products that will darken the skin – such as sunless tanning creams or bleaching agents that darken skin tone – which will interfere with laser’s ability to treat hair follicles effectively. Also wait to pluck or wax this area until its fully healed before proceeding further with treatments such as plucking or waxing.
Moisturize the Area
Maintaining moisture after laser hair removal can help avoid pepper spots from developing, as well as reduce any redness, swelling and itchiness that might occur after treatment. To do this effectively, regularly applying thick soothing lotion (either prescribed by your physician or purchased over-the-counter) to the treated area should help alleviate discomfort caused by laser treatment sessions. You should also avoid hot showers/tubs/saunas/heating pads on this area following your session for best results; cold compresses on this treated area can help alleviate any pain or discomfort associated with laser hair removal treatments sessions as well.
Pepper spots after laser hair removal require patience and perseverance. While the presence of dark black spots is normal, they should eventually fade as your body sheds dead hairs – depending on your skin type this process could take anywhere between weeks to a month. To hasten this process further you can gently exfoliate the area using mitts or gloves specifically designed for exfoliating or even pumice stones.
Hydrocortisone cream may also help ease any redness and sensitivity caused by pepper spots clearing out, while it is important to wear high SPF sunscreen and apply it frequently after laser treatments – prolonged sun exposure could result in burns which would increase pepper spot formation further.
After several days, you should begin to notice that your pepper spots are beginning to diminish, as a result of debris left by laser treatment being exfoliated from your pores by exfoliation after each session. Furthermore, it’s wise to refrain from wearing makeup around treated areas and instead use gentle cleansers instead.
