Apply Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera gel or antiseptic cream should be applied liberally using clean, cotton wool immediately after electrolysis to soothe, calm redness and prevent infection.
Sterex Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera gel should be applied liberally using clean, damp cotton wool immediately after electrolysis to soothe, calm redness and prevent infection. Continue applying Aloe Vera gel for the next 21 days.
Do not touch or scratch the treated area. Avoid any friction to the treated area. Apply a smoothing or antiseptic product over the area that is sensitive or subjected to infection during the first 48+ hours after the treatment. Apply cold water or ice compress if necessary.
Use witch hazel, diluted tea tree oil, or aloe vera to soothe & sterilize the area. Apply a cold compress to minimize swelling. Make sure you get the time-slot that works best for your lifestyle.
Drink lots of water before, the day of, and the day after your appointment. It is very important to come to your appointment fully hydrated. Hydrated follicles will ensure a more effective treatment because electrolysis works by using the water content in the follicle.
Witch hazel is extremely potent and it is really not advisable to leave it on your scalp for more than 10 or 15 minutes at the most. If left for more time, it can cause over-drying of your scalp, inflammation and even flakiness.
Prior to getting this treatment done, Marmur recommends prepping your skin and making sure it's hydrated. “Hydration allows you to see better results,” she says. To do that, she says to drink lots of water and avoid dehydrating foods and drinks such as chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol 24 hours before.
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There are various serums and creams in the marketplace that contain hyaluronic acid, which can be applied in the morning, and in the evening to increase healing after electrolysis– especially within the first 24 hour of treatment.
This regrowth is known as false regrowth because the hair wasn't treated initially. Incomplete Follicle Destruction: In some cases, the hair follicle might not be fully destroyed during treatment. This leads to true regrowth, where the follicle can still produce new hair.
1) Benzocaine/lidocaine/tetracaine cream - commonly prescribed by providers for electrolysis, this custom cream can offer better and longer-lasting numbing than over the counter creams.
We do not recommend you use an occlusive product such as barrier creams and Vaseline as it will prevent the evaporation of heat present in the skin following your electrolysis treatment.
You'll be advised to not apply soap to the treated areas, and avoid swimming or coming into contact with salt or chlorinated water for a 24-hour period. You can apply alcohol in order to keep the skin clean. After the 24 hour period, it is ok to use a gentle liquid cleanser such as Dove, Cetaphil, or Neutrogena.
How do I treat my skin after electrolysis? Use gentle products such as Cetaphil or Dove to wash with and gentle moisturizers. You may also apply an antibiotic ointment or Aquaphor if irritation is present. If the underarms are treated, do not use deodorant for 48 hours after each treatment.
If scabs appear, allow them to fall off on their own. Never pick a scab off, as this could cause scarring. Using an antibiotic cream on the area for a couple days after treatment will likely prevent scabs from forming.
A trained electrologist inserts a thin wire into the hair follicle under the surface of the skin. An electric current moves down the wire to the bottom of the follicle, destroying the hair root. The follicle damage prevents hair from growing and causes the existing hair to fall out.
Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing Retinoids (Retin-A, Retinol), Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic acid, Salicylic acid, Astringents, or Vitamin C for 1 day after your treatment.
Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water in general and especially the day before and the day of the treatment.
Keep the treated area clean with a mild skin cleanser. Make sure that it hasn't got any harsh glycolic acids in it, as these will cause sensitivity. Apply Action De Gala aftercare balm (available to purchase in clinic) cream twice a day for two or three days or as needed this will soothe any of the initial redness.
Disinfect the area often with a mild antiseptic/astringent (toner). It should be mild, not too strong as it can sometimes over strip the skin of its natural oils, causing your skin to produce more oil, which can lead to breakouts. Witch hazel is most ideal.
Treatments should be repeated every two to four weeks for maximum effectiveness. Electrolysis works best when the hairs are in the active growing phase. For the maximum result we recommend not waiting more than two to three weeks once you have seen the new hair growth appear.
It might cause minor skin irritation in some people. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if witch hazel is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. Children: Witch hazel is possibly safe for children when applied to the skin.
If your hair is thinning, you might want to consider adding a little seasoning to solve the problem. Rosemary oil has proven to be as effective at encouraging hair regrowth as the popular medication Rogaine. Dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal explains how in this podcast.
Mix 3ml of peppermint oil with 97 ml of carrier oil (such as coconut, almond, or jojoba oil). (A 3% solution is the only tested formula, so using a higher concentration may result in skin irritation and other side effects). Apply the solution to your balding or thinning patches.