Would Propecia Affect IPL Hair Removal?

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Asked By:ben_wah_ball in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I am currently in my 7th session of IPL hair removal on chest and stomach, but the hair on my head is thinning. I am starting Rogaine and have heard about Propecia being beneficial. Would Propecia affect the IPL sessions?

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October 9, 2015

Answer: Hair removal on your chest will not have an impact the use of Propecia for your scalp.

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March 23, 2009

Answer: The Propecia will not affect your IPL treatment at all.

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