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Is It Safe To Have Laser Hair Removal While On Mercaptopurine?

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2015

Question: Hi
I'm taking mercaptopurine (Peri-nethol) for Crohns disease. Can you please tell me whether I can get laser hair removal (IPL) while taking this medication?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can go with IPL

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
I don't think there is any harm in getting laser hair removal while on mercaptopurine sisnce it is a llocal process which leads to permanenet damage to pigment melanin and hair follicle. However I will still advise you to consult your treating doctor.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Amit Jain (4 hours later)

Thanks. As mercaptopurrine makes me more sensitive to melanoma / skin cancer I thought IPL could be dangerous to the skin. Is this incorrect?

Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
IPL is safe

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for query. IPL is very superficial and localised process. It's safe. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D