Many experience the annoyance of boils. And those people just want relief. But it isn’t that simple. Boils can reoccur, and eliminating them can be challenging. But that doesn’t always have to be the case. Many methods can combat boils, but one in particular can help prevent them from recurring.

Can You Get Laser Hair Removal With Boils?

Yes, you can get laser hair removal with a boil; you just can’t treat directly over a boil or anything that isn’t normal-appearing skin. 

A boil forms when bacteria infects or inflames hair follicles under the skin. It can be quite painful and often fills with pus.

While laser hair removal is a great option for preventing any occurrence or recurrence of boils, it should not be used to treat active boils. This is because it can make the inflammation worse. It is quite painful, and the infection can spread due to the heat from the laser.

Additionally, treating an active boil can further damage already-compromised skin. Instead, wait for the skin to heal fully. Any normal-appearing skin can benefit from laser hair removal.

The Road to Smoothness: Planning Laser Hair Removal After Boils

And once the skin is free of boils and healthy enough for laser hair removal, the benefits become apparent.

The laser targets the follicle – the main site in the development of boils – and destroys it, preventing future hair growth in the area. With the follicle compromised, the chance of a boil forming again in that area is significantly reduced.

And it can’t be stressed enough to let the boil fully heal before any laser hair removal occurs. In fact, during the healing process, it is often recommended to avoid any form of hair removal directly over the boil. Use of a razor, wax, laser, or any other method over the boil, that will only prolong the infection and discomfort.

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It can’t be stressed enough to let the boil fully heal before any laser hair removal occurs.”

Keeping Skin Healthy: Hygiene and Post-Boil Care for Laser Hair Removal

Aside from laser hair removal, there may not be a better option in the boil battle than proper hygiene. While it may seem simple, these easy yet effective tips go a long way in keeping boils at bay.

  • Regular hand washing: Hopefully this is already standard practice. But in terms of a preventative measure against boils, it’s important so no germs and bacteria contribute to the growth and possible infection.
  • Regular bathing: Hopefully this is a regular part of your routine already. The benefits of regular bathing also help in preventing boils. Removing sweat and bacteria from the skin helps reduce the chance of any boils forming.
  • Clean clothes and bedding: The sweat and oils from your skin can linger on your bedding and clothing. Regular washing of both will help prevent bacteria from attaching to the skin.
  • Nail hygiene: Bacteria can easily get under your nails. Without regular clipping of nails and washing of hands, that bacteria can spread to areas of the body conducive to boil formation.

If you’ve had enough of the literal and physical pain of boils, allow Milan Laser to help. Even if you’re just curious about the benefits of laser hair removal, set up a free consultation today. We’re the country’s largest provider of laser hair removal with more than 400 locations nationwide. Find a convenient location near you and start your hair-free journey today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Laser hair removal should never be performed directly over a boil; it should only treat normal-appearing skin. Treating over a boil can result in more pain and skin irritation and can actually make the boil worse.

Yes, laser hair removal helps with boils. Laser hair removal targets and destroys the follicle, preventing future hair growth in the area. This significantly reduces the chance of a future boil flare-up. And it will also reduce any potential friction or irritation.

A boil is essentially an infected hair follicle. It forms when a bacterial infection occurs around the follicle and on the skin. Boils can appear anywhere on the body but are most common in and around the neck, face, buttocks, underarms, and thighs.

You can get laser hair removal if you have a boil; however, you can’t treat directly over a boil. Laser hair removal is safe and effective for normal-appearing skin. Any normal-appearing skin near a boil can still be effectively treated.

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