What is Pseudo-Folliculitis?
Pseudo-folliculitis (PF), commonly known as shaving bumps, is an inflammatory condition, widespread among individuals with thick curly hair. As the hair grows out of the skin, it curls and re-enters the skin. The skin reacts to it as a foreign object and becomes inflamed and irritated, creating bumps and discoloration. Often hairs start curling even before growing out of the skin, creating in-grown hairs. These bumps become quite large, causing discomfort to the patient.
Sometimes relief can be achieved with the use of topical steroids and exfoliating agents. Growing hair is sometimes curative as well. More commonly though, the ingrown hair is pulled out after each shaving session. Although this is a solution, it can be painful and time consuming.
How does Lyra Work?
Lyra's laser beam passes through the skin and is absorbed in the hair follicle residing underneath the skin's surface. The laser energy destroys the follicle with the heat that it generates. Destroyed hairs are then either dissolved within the skin or ejected by the body.
Because the laser beam is larger in diameter than the hair follicle, a large number of hairs can be treated simultaneously.
What should I expect after treatment?
After treatment with Lyra, you may return to your regular routine immediately. Some patients may experience a slight reddening around the hair follicles immediately following treatment. This reaction typically disappears within a few minutes.
It may seem that the hair continues to grow for a period of one to two weeks after laser treatment, but in fact, these hairs are actually lifeless and are simply being cast out by your body.
