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Hello anyone had laser treatments under the arm and it helped? Also do antibiotics cause drainage or help dry flares up?

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Winnsboro, SC
July 6
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Thanks you so much!Tight know she’s on antibiotics to help dry her flares up before she can get laser treatments prayerfully she will have great results. Thanks again and best of luck to you in your future..

July 7
A myHSteam Member

I'm currently having laser hair removal in my armpits and its made a huge difference, I have had so many les flair ups than before. In my experience it has worked really well. You need to have very dark thick hair for it to make a real difference though

July 7
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Laser Treatment Under the Arms

Several myHSteam members have shared positive experiences with laser treatments for HS under the arms. One myHSteam member noted their partner had fewer flare-ups after CO2 laser treatments, and another said they found the treatments very effective.

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Laser Treatment Under the Arms

Several myHSteam members have shared positive experiences with laser treatments for HS under the arms. One myHSteam member noted their partner had fewer flare-ups after CO2 laser treatments, and another said they found the treatments very effective.

There are two main types of laser treatments used for HS:

- Laser hair removal — helps by reducing hair follicles, bacteria, and sebum production, which can decrease flare-up frequency
- CO2 laser therapy — goes deeper into the skin to remove lesions, sinus tracts, and nodules

One myHSteam member did caution: *"Make sure your dermatologist is experienced with HS"* when it comes to laser hair removal. Side effects can include redness, swelling, and discomfort, so it's worth having that conversation with your dermatologist first. Antibiotics and HS Flares

Antibiotics work by killing bacteria and reducing inflammation — they don't typically cause drainage, but by tackling infection and swelling, they can help calm an active flare rather than dry it out in the traditional sense.

If a lesion is draining, that's usually the body's natural process. Your dermatologist can also drain a lesion directly for short-term relief, though this isn't considered a long-term solution as flares often return.

Always check with your doctor about the best antibiotic approach for your specific situation.

July 6

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