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It’s Electrolysis After Laser Treatment Failed 

 

 The client is pleased with the changes after turning to electrolysis after laser treatment failed to eliminate unwanted facial hair. The marked difference is a relief. She loves the feel and the look of her skin. 

For individuals who have red hair and suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, medical experts say electrolysis is the best treatment to permanently remove unwanted body hair.

Red hair clients with PCOS get the best results from electrolysis

Electrolysis treatment after bad results from laser treatment.

Changes on the chin after electrolysis treatment

Alpha Electrolysis, a permanent hair removal clinic in Connecticut, recommends electrolysis for individuals with red hair who suffer from PCOS. Individuals should make sure they discuss with their electrologist what form of treatment works best for them. That discussion should include hair color skin tone and any health conditions such as PCOS. 

Studies show that individuals with red hair tend not to see the desired results from laser treatments. And when you add PCOS to the mix, the problem is compounded. Laser treatment works best for fair skin individuals with black hair. But again, laser treatments do not permanently remove hair removal.

At Alpha Electrolysis, we make sure to work with clients so they get the best electrolysis after laser treatments fail.

 What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? 

While we know that red hair is a genetic trait, not everyone knows a lot about PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome affects the hormone levels of women between 15 and 44 years, which spans the years when women tend to have children.  

According to Healthline, between 2.2 and 26.7 percent of women in this age group have PCOS. Because of this condition, these women generate above-normal amounts of male hormones, which leads to an imbalance. This hormone imbalance forces their bodies to bypass menstrual cycles, making it harder for them to get pregnant.  

The signs and symptoms of PCOS tend to show up during puberty. That is when the first menstrual period appears, according to the Mayo Clinic. The syndrome, however, can develop later in response to a substantial increase in body weight.  

PCOS and extra hair  growth

More than 70 percent of women with PCOS experience hair growing on their faces. Some women contend with hair growth on their backs, chest, and belly, according to Healthline. This excessive hair growth is called hirsutism. 

Also, male hormones can lead to women having oilier skin. Oily skin can result in breakouts or acne on the face, chest, and upper back. 

If you have PCOS, the medical experts say, individuals can also suffer from male pattern baldness. Some women might even see the hair on the scalp get thinner or fall out. Also, some may see dark patches on different parts of their bodies, including the neck, under the breasts, and groin. 

Other long-term health issues also affect women who suffer from PCOS. Among them are: 

  • Diabetes 
  • Heart disease 

 Causes of PCOS 

Doctors apparently can’t point to the exact causes of PCOS, the Mayo Clinic says. However, the non-profit organization offers some possibilities. They include high levels of male hormones that prevent the ovaries from producing hormones and making eggs in a normal process. 

The Mayo Clinic says that genes, insulin resistance, and inflammation connect excess androgen production in women with the syndrome. 

The issue of PCOS is has been around for a very long time. Italian physician Antonio Vallisneri was the first to describe symptoms of the syndrome in 1721, Healthline says. 

Take action to permanently remove unwanted hair

So, what should you do if you have unwanted body hair caused by PCOS? 

The first step is to talk to your doctor and get medical recommendations about treating the syndrome. 

If you have a combination of red hair and PCOS and need unwanted hair removed, you should opt for electrolysis when laser treatment failed. But make sure you discuss with an electrologist with knowledge about how to treat individuals with red hair and PCOS. 

Alpha Electrolysis, based in Wallingford, CT, offers free consultations before taking on any clients. The clinic also serves clients in Cheshire, Branford, Durham, New Haven, North Haven, Cromwell, Rocky Hill. Berlin, Southington, and West Hartford. 

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Links between thick hair & pilonidal cysts

 

Coarse or thick hair and pilonidal cysts might be linked to the pain at the top of your buttocks. Although there might be other reasons that you are experiencing the pilonidal disease. Pilonidal cysts can also be caused by smoking, wearing your clothes are too tight. 

A pilonidal cyst is a painful disease that shows itself as a pouch filled with air, or fluid and is commonly located in the crease of the buttocks. This cyst is, for the most part, due to a skin infection often caused by ingrown hairs. 

This condition is not rare. More than 70,000 cases of pilonidal cysts are reported in the U.S. ea

Tightfitting clothes can cause a pilonidal cyst

Tight-fitting clothes

ch year.  

 

 

Electrolysis eliminates pilonidal cysts

Depending on the severity of the infection, a pilonidal cyst can be mitigated through surgery or electrolysis, a permanent hair removal process.  

There are a variety of medical treatments, but medical experts agreed that surgery is the answer when the pilonidal cyst needs to be drained. 

But not everyone needs to undergo surgery. A simple option is to remove the hair permanently. If you suffer from this disease, you can get the hair that is embedded in the pocket or sac removed.  Some people turn to laser hair removal treatments to decrease the possibility of the problems getting worse. But electrolysis treatments might solution to address the problem if thick hair causes pilonidal cysts in your lower back.

More causes of pilonidal cysts 

 

Medical experts say that thick hair and pilonidal cysts tend to be found mostly among young men. And if not treated, will definitely return. But other individuals can also experience the problem. Truck drivers and people who sit for long spells run the risk of developing the painful disease. 

Pregnant women can also develop a pilonidal cyst. If you’re having pain in your buttocks which can’t be attributed to a normal discomfort of pregnancy, you might have the disease and should check with your doctor. Children have also developed these types of cysts. 

In some rare situations, pilonidal cysts can manifest in other areas of the body. For example, sheep shearers, barbers, and dog groomers have suffered from pilonidal cysts in the skin between their fingers. 

While doctors are not certain about why an individual gets pilonidal cysts, they agree that when loose hairs penetrate the skin, rubbing or pressure can lead to the problem.  If you sit for a long time, or go bicycling or do anything that forces prolonged sitting, you force the hair further into your body which then creates a cyst or sac around that follicle.  So your thick hair and pilonidal cysts are partners that you don’t want.

Other factors can also lead to cysts. They include: 

  • Obesity or being overweight  
  • A sedentary lifestyle 
  • A job that requires prolonged sitting
  • Too much body hair 
  • Stiff or coarse hair 
  • Family history of pilonidal cysts
  • Smoking
  • Wearing clothing that art too tight

Is it a pilonidal cyst? 

It can be easy to tell if you have a pilonidal cyst. First, if the area is swollen and looks infected, you might have the disease. Signs to look for include: 

  • Swelling above your buttocks area 
  • Pain and swelling, especially if the cysts are infected 
  • Hair protruding from the cyst 
  • Blood or pus oozing from an opening in the skin
  • Foul smell from the cyst 
  • Tenderness around the area of the cyst 
  • Sometimes having a fever 
  • Reddening of the skin 

Alpha Electrolysis, which is based in Wallingford, CT, also serves clients in Cheshire, Branford, Durham, New Haven, North Haven, Cromwell, Rocky Hill. Berlin, Southington, and West Hartford. 

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Why choose electrolysis versus laser hair removal

A common question we’ve heard many times…”why should I choose electrolysis versus laser hair removal”?

Both electrolysis and laser hair removal target hair follicles under the skin to curb or prevent growth. Even though laser hair removal is still more widely used than electrolysis, there are some clear differences when it comes to the treatments.

First and foremost, electrolysis is the only one approved by the FDA for permanent hair removal.

Laser hair removal will diminish growth but not stop it. The hair will eventually grow back. After several sessions of electrolysis, the hair will permanently be gone.

A second advantage of electrolysis is that it is far more versatile.

Electrolysis is useful for every skin type, skin color, and hair color. Laser hair removal is not suitable for all skin coloring. Laser hair removal is best for light skinned people with dark hair.

Another benefit of electrolysis hair removal is that it permanently removes both light and dark hair.  Laser hair removal is only good for removing dark hair.

With electrolysis, there is no recovery time.

There is the risk of some adverse reactions with laser. You could temporarily have discolored skin, a rash or redness, swelling, or in some small instances, scarring. Moreover, laser hair removal can leave your skin “photosensitive” for up to 6 weeks. Which means you need to avoid direct sunlight on the treated area or run the risk of permanent discoloration.

There are no chemicals used with electrolysis, and your treated area is virtually maintenance free. Read our article on Electrolysis Aftercare

Permanence, no reaction, and no recovery time. This is what you can count on when you choose electrolysis.

Alpha Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal facility located in Wallingford, CT.

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For Electrolysis Aftercare

Whenever I see patients their safety and comfort is always my number one concern.  In addition to answering all their questions about their electrolysis treatment, I also provide a take home sheet with instructions on what is required for Electrolysis aftercare.  Although Electrolysis is very safe treatment for permanent hair removal, there are some precautions that you should adhere to after your treatment.

For electrolysis aftercare and smooth skin recovery, try the following:

  1. Apply an antibiotic ointment or cream twice daily after you clean your skin for 3 days. Ideal times are night and before makeup
  2. Avoid sun exposure for 2 or more days. Skin cannot heal well when exposed to sun. It is best to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect you from long-wave UVA rays which cause most skin damage. Avoid Tanning booths for at least a week after treatment if not all together.
  3. Avoid touching the treated area.   Do not remove any scabbing that may occur, it’s your body’s natural healing response.
  1. Facials are not recommended for 7 days following treatment. (this only applies if you have had a hair removal for your face)
  2. Avoid makeup for 24 hours following treatment  (this only applies if you have had a hair removal for your face)
  3. Use common sense in keeping area clean.  i.e: don’t work out immediately following appointments, be mindful of resting your face against the telephone, use clean pillowcase, etc.

Successful treatment is a collaborative effort.   Electrolysis is an allied health profession, is superficially invasive, and involves the destruction of living tissue.  Skin post-treatment instructions must be followed, in order to achieve best results with your

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