Pseudo-folliculitis Barbae, commonly known as shaving bumps, is a widespread problem among individuals with curly hair and dark skin.
As the hair follicle grows out of the skin, it immediately curls and reenters the skin. The skin reacts to it as a foreign body and becomes inflames and irritated, creating bumps. Sometimes these bumps become quite large and can be somewhat relieved by using topical steroids. A more common method of eliminating these bumps is pulling the ingrown hair out after each shaving, which is painful and time-consuming. Now the LYRA can provide a long-lasting effective relief for PFB by removing the hair follicles. And because the LYRA laser is the only laser FDA cleared for all skin types, it can safely and effectively be used on tanned or dark patients.
Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles due to bacterial or fungal infections. The area around hair follicles looks inflamed and acne-like, and often extrudes puss. Unlike the PFB, folliculitis can occur in all skin and hair types and is not always related to shaving. This problem can be temporary or chronic. Like with the shaving bumps, the LYRA can help. Because bacteria and fungus cannot exist outside the hair shaft, by removing the hairs, the LYRA significantly relieves this malady.
Only MedCOSMETIC™ has the LYRA laser. You can schedule an appointment or call for further information at 913-888-SKIN (7546).
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Over the past several years, lasers have gained widespread acceptance as the best alternative. They produce long-lasting hair removal in a faster manner than electrolysis. They also destroy hair follicles without the damage to surrounding tissue that electrolysis often produces. Additionally, many hair follicles can be treated simultaneously, allowing for fast coverage of large areas.
The problem with most hair removal lasers is that they cannot treat a broad range of skin types. Most lasers today are only suited to treating people with light skin tones and dark hair. That's not good if you have darker skin tones or lighter hair color.
The New LYRA Laser: The Best of the Best
To combat the problem, Laserscope developed the LYRA laser system with EDP. The new EDP (Extended Duration Pulse) technology embedded in the LYRA system enables the effective treatment of a broad array of skin types and, consequently, a broader population range.
MedCOSMETIC™ is pleased to announce that they have been chosen by Laserscope to be a Center of Excellence to use the LYRA and train other physicians in its use.
What Does This Mean to You as Our Patient?
It means that if your particular skin and hair color profile doesn't precisely match the capabilities of our competitor's hair removal laser system, your results will be less than ideal. It means you should visit MedCOSMETIC™, who can treat the broadest range of hair and skin types.
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