Hi,

Thanks for the query.

Side effect profile of any medications varies among individuals. As you have been taking Doxycycline tablets from last 2 weeks, and you do not have any side effects, it means doxycycline is fine for you. It is an excellent antibiotic for any skin infection. Just keep in mind that some other medicines like iron, calcium, mineral, and Antacids, tablets may interfere with its absorption, like wise it is better to take it 1 hour before meal or 2 hrs after meal with full glass of water. In case you have any liver or kidney disease, you must inform your Doctor. While you are taking Doxycycline, you should avoid exposure to sun light.

Laser treatment for removal of unwanted hair and rejuvenation of skin is effective, safe and it gives good results. Your Doctor must have given you some pre -operative instructions, like you should avoid using removal of hair by razor, wax or any other method, and you should avoid sun exposure for 4-6 weeks before treatment.

You have to wear protective glasses at the time of procedure. You should expect some cooling on your skin.

After the procedure also you should avoid exposure to sun light for 4-6 weeks, and avoid scrubbing the treated area with any brush or chemical cleansers.

You may feel slight redness, or burning. You may see some pigmentation, but they will disappear over time. Your Doctor will advise you to use ice packs or some soothing cream.

You may have to go for repeat treatment at the interval of 2-5 weeks, for 3-6 times depending on your skin and hair condition.

I hope, you are looking forward for the treatment with good knowledge and understanding now. Let me know if you need any more help.
Please close this discussion and rate my answer if you do not have any further queries.

Wish you good health.

Regards

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Hi XXXXXXX,

Thanks again. I apologize for not addressing this issue in my previous reply. Let me try today.

Your concern is valid. Doxycycline increases the sensitivity of skin to UV lights. Laser is beam of highly concentrated light. It includes different wave length of ultra violet and infra red rays. Hence it would be better if you first complete the course of Doxycycline to avoid unwanted post procedure side effects.

Besides laser treatment for rejuvenation and hair removal is basically a cosmetic treatment, and should be done in non-infective state of skin and hair follicles. So it is very important that you are free of any dermal infections.

So I were to be your treating doctor, I would prefer you to undergo laser treatment after completing the course of doxycycline and after you are free from any skin infections.

Hope I have addressed your concern. Let me know if you have any other query.

Regards

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