Laser hair removal is an effective method for the permanent removal of unwanted hair. However, it’s important to consider that taking certain medications can lead to undesirable reactions before, during, and after the treatment.
Some of these medications contain chemical compounds that react to UV light and are known as photosensitive substances. These can cause complications in laser hair removal procedures since the laser emits UV light. When these photosensitive substances are activated by the UV light of the laser, they can harm skin cells and lead to issues such as hyperpigmentation, blistering, and mild burns.
To assist you in evaluating the safety of your medications in the context of laser hair removal, we have developed a helpful online help.
Simply enter the name of your medication into the search field, and the help will automatically narrow down the list of medications. This way, you can quickly check whether it is safe to use your medication during laser hair removal or if it should be avoided.
Please note that this help does not provide comprehensive information or specific recommendations about the medications. It serves as an initial resource to determine if a medication may pose a risk. For any questions or concerns, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional or pharmacist.
It is crucial to inform the healthcare staff about all the medications you are taking before commencing laser hair removal. Certain medications may increase photosensitivity as a side effect, and it is recommended to avoid laser hair removal treatments while using such photosensitive medications.
Furthermore, it is important to understand that different medications stay in the body for varying durations. Therefore, we recommend discontinuing both oral and topical medications a few days before the treatment. This disclosure allows the healthcare staff to tailor the treatment accordingly and minimize the risk of side effects.
We hope that our help helps you feel more secure and well-informed when deciding on laser hair removal. Your safety and satisfaction are of great importance to us. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Attention! If you are taking any medication from this list, please call us or consult your doctor. Not every medication immediately excludes a treatment!
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| Isotretinoin (acne medication) |
| Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic) |
| Ibuprofen (NSAID pain reliever) |
| Naproxen (NSAID pain reliever) |
| St. John's Wort (herbal remedy for depression) |
| Amiodarone (medication for heart arrhythmias) |
| Warfarin (blood thinner) |
| Acitretin (medication for psoriasis) |
| Sulfamethoxazole (antibiotic) |
| Methotrexate (medication for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis) |
| Omeprazole (stomach acid reducer) |
| Quinidine (medication for heart arrhythmias) |
| Chlorpromazine (medication for psychoses) |
| Carbamazepine (antiepileptic) |
| Phenytoin (antiepileptic) |
| Diazepam (benzodiazepine) |
| Allopurinol (medication for gout) |
| Terbinafine (antifungal) |
| Fluoroquinolones (antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin) |
| Retinol preparations (Vitamin A derivatives like Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene) |
| Psychotropic drugs like lithium and phenothiazines |
| Diuretics like Furosemide and Chlorthalidone |
| Sulfonamides like Sulfadiazine, Sulfamethoxazole, Sulfisoxazole |
| Antidiabetic medications like Glyburide and Glipizide |
| Antidepressants like Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine, and Amitriptyline |
| Antipsychotics like Clozapine and Risperidone |
| Antihistamines like Cetirizine and Fexofenadine |
| Antiarrhythmics like Amiodarone and Sotalol |
| NSAIDs like Diclofenac, Ketoprofen, and Piroxicam |
| ACE inhibitors like Captopril and Enalapril |
| Statins like Simvastatin and Atorvastatin |
| Hormone preparations like estrogens and progestins |
| Chemotherapeutics like Fluorouracil and Methotrexate |
| Immunosuppressants like Azathioprine and Cyclosporine |
| Antibiotics like Doxycycline, Minocycline, and Tetracycline |
| Antihypertensives like Hydrochlorothiazide and Amlodipine |
| Antifungals like Griseofulvin and Ketoconazole |
| Antirheumatics like Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine |
| Antiviral medications like Acyclovir and Valacyclovir |
| Malaria medications like Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine |
| Retinoids like Isotretinoin and Acitretin |
| Sulfonylureas like Glibenclamide and Glimepiride |
| Tuberculosis medications like Isoniazid and Rifampicin |
| Blood thinners like Warfarin and Heparin |
| Pain relievers like Tramadol and Codeine |
| Psychostimulants like Methylphenidate and Amphetamine |
| Immunoglobulins like Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) |
| Oral contraceptives (the Pill) |
| Diuretics like Furosemide and Chlorthiazide |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Ibuprofen and Naproxen |
| Antihistamines like Cetirizine and Loratadine |
| Antidepressants like Amitriptyline and Fluoxetine |
| Antipsychotics like Chlorpromazine and Haloperidol |
| Anticonvulsants like Lamotrigine and Phenobarbital |
| Antidiabetic medications like Metformin and Pioglitazone |
| Medications for thyroid disorders like Levothyroxine and Propylthiouracil |
| Anticoagulants like Dabigatran and Rivaroxaban |
| Beta-blockers like Metoprolol and Propranolol |
| ACE inhibitors like Captopril and Enalapril |
| Statins like Atorvastatin and Simvastatin |
| Cytostatics like Methotrexate and 5-Fluorouracil |
| Tetracyclines like Doxycycline and Minocycline |
| Sulfonamides like Sulfamethoxazole and Sulfisoxazole |
| Retinoids like Isotretinoin and Acitretin |
| Antidiabetic medications like Glimepiride and Glibenclamide |
| Anticonvulsants like Carbamazepine and Phenytoin |
| Antifungal medications like Ketoconazole and Terbinafine |
| Diuretics like Hydrochlorothiazide and Spironolactone |
| Antimalarials like Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine |
| Antibiotics like Erythromycin and Clarithromycin |
| Psychostimulants like Methylphenidate and Amphetamine |
| Antipsychotics like Risperidone and Aripiprazole |
| ACE inhibitors like Lisinopril and Ramipril |
| Sulfonylureas like Glyburide and Glipizide |
| Methoxsalen and other psoralens (e.g., 8-MOP, 5-MOP) |
| Methotrexate and other antimetabolites (e.g., Fludarabine, Cytarabine) |
| Amiodarone and other antiarrhythmics (e.g., Quinidine, Procainamide) |
| Antihypertensives like Hydrochlorothiazide and Methyldopa |
| Antidepressants like Nortriptyline and Doxepin |
| Antipsychotics like Clozapine and Quetiapine |
| Anti-rheumatics like Diclofenac and Piroxicam |
| Immunosuppressants like Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus |
| Antineoplastics like Bleomycin and Vinblastine |
| Antimalarials like Mefloquine and Quinacrine |
| Antiviral medications like Acyclovir and Ganciclovir |
| Antituberculosis drugs like Rifampicin and Isoniazid |
| Cancer chemotherapeutics like Docetaxel and Fluorouracil |
| St. John's Wort and other herbal preparations (e.g., Hypericum perforatum) |
| Diuretics like Furosemide and Chlorthalidone |
| Pain relievers like Naproxen and Ibuprofen |
| Antihistamines like Promethazine and Diphenhydramine |
| Anticonvulsants like Valproic Acid and Lamotrigine |
| Anxiolytics like Alprazolam and Diazepam |
| Antifungal medications like Fluconazole and Voriconazole |
| Hormonal contraceptives like Ethinylestradiol and Desogestrel |
| Statins like Simvastatin and Atorvastatin |
| Anticoagulants like Warfarin and Heparin |
| Antidiarrheals like Loperamide and Diphenoxylate |
| Local anesthetics like Lidocaine and Mepivacaine |
| Retinoids like Isotretinoin and Acitretin |
| Antibiotics like Tetracycline and Sulfonamides |
| Antidiabetic medications like Glimepiride and Glibenclamide |
| ACE inhibitors like Captopril and Enalapril |
| Beta-blockers like Propranolol and Metoprolol |
| Calcium channel blockers like Verapamil and Diltiazem |
| Antidepressants like Amitriptyline and Imipramine |
| Antipsychotics like Chlorpromazine and Thioridazine |
| Anticonvulsants like Carbamazepin and Phenytoin |
| Immunomodulators like Interferon and Azathioprine |
| Antiandrogens like Cyproterone acetate and Spironolactone |
| Muscle relaxants like Baclofen and Tizanidine |
| Prokinetics like Metoclopramide and Domperidone |
| Antimalarials like Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine |
| Corticosteroids like Prednisone and Dexamethasone |
| Immunosuppressants like Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus |
| Thyroid hormones like Levothyroxine and Liothyronine |
| Antiarrhythmics like Amiodarone and Disopyramide |
| Antimetabolites like Methotrexate and 6-Mercaptopurine |
| Antitumor and cytostatic agents like Doxorubicin and Methotrexate |
| Vasodilators like Nitrates and Nicorandil |
| Antiviral medications like Acyclovir and Ribavirin |
| Antihypertensives like Clonidine and Methyldopa |
| Antiasthmatics like Theophylline and Montelukast |
| Antitussives like Dextromethorphan and Codeine |
| Antiemetics like Ondansetron and Granisetron |
| Retinoids like Isotretinoin and Acitretin |
| Antibiotics like Tetracycline and Sulfonamides |
| Antidiabetic medications like Sulfonylureas and Metformin |
| Antipsychotics like Phenothiazines and Thioxanthenes |
| Antidepressants like Amitriptyline and Trazodone |
| Hormonal contraceptives like the Pill and the Hormone Patch |
| Diuretics like Hydrochlorothiazide and Furosemide |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen and Naproxen |
| Local anesthetics like Lidocaine and Procaine |
| Anticoagulants like Warfarin and Heparin |
| Anticonvulsants like Carbamazepine and Phenytoin |
| Statins like Atorvastatin and Simvastatin |
| ACE inhibitors like Lisinopril and Enalapril |
| Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole and Lansoprazole |
| Antihistamines like Fexofenadine and Loratadine |
| Chemotherapeutics like Fluorouracil and Methotrexat |
| Immunosuppressants like Azathioprine and Cyclosporine |
| Antiviral medications like Acyclovir and Valacyclovir |
| Glucocorticoids like Prednisone and Dexamethasone |
| Antihypertensives like Beta-blockers and Calcium channel blockers |
| Antiarrhythmics like Amiodarone and Procainamide |
| Antidepressants like Fluoxetine and Sertraline |
| Antipsoriasis medications like Methoxsalen and Psoralen |
| Medications for acne treatment like Benzoyl Peroxide and Adapalene |
| Antidiarrheals like Loperamide and Diphenoxylate |
| Antifungals like Terbinafine and Fluconazole |
| Antitumor medications like Vinblastine and Vincristine |
| Isotretinoin (acne medication) |
| Ciprofloxacin (CIPROBAY) |
| Co-trimoxazole (BACTRIM, among others) |
| Dapsone (DAPSON-FATOL) |
| Demeclocycline (LEDERMYCIN) |
| Doxycycline (VIBRAMYCIN N, among others) |
| Flucytosine (ANCOTIL) |
| Griseofulvin (FULCIN, among others) |
| Lincomycin (ALBIOTIC) |
| Minocycline (KLINOMYCIN, among others) |
| Nalidixic acid (NOGRAM) |
| Norfloxacin (BARAZAN, among others) |
| Ofloxacin (TARIVID) |
| Oxytetracycline (TETRA TABLIN, among others) |
| Pyrazinamide (PYRAFAT, among others) |
| Sulfonamides (e.g., LONGUM) |
| Tetracycline (HOSTACYCLIN, among others) |
| Trimethoprim (TRIMANYL, among others) |
| Glibenclamide (BUGLUCON N, among others) |
| Glipizide (GLIBENESE) |
| Tolbutamide (RASTINON, among others) |
| Cyproheptadine (PERITOL) |
| Diphenhydramine (BENADRYL N, among others) |
| Azapropazone (TOLYPRIN) |
| Diflunisal (FLUNIGET) |
| Gold salts (e.g., AUREOTAN) |
| Ibuprofen (BRUFEN, among others) |
| Indomethacin (AMUNO, among others) |
| Ketoprofen (ALRHEUMUN, among others) |
| Nabumetone (ARTHAXAN) |
| Naproxen (PROXEN, among others) |
| Phenylbutazone (BUTAZOLIDIN, among others) |
| Piroxicam (FELDEN, among others) |
| Tiaprofenic acid (SURGAM) |
| Captopril (LOPIRIN, among others) |
| Diltiazem (DILZEM, among others) |
| Methyldopa (PRESINOL, among others) |
| Minoxidil (LONOLOX) |
| Nifedipine (ADALAT, among others) |
| Amiloride (in MODURETIC, among others) |
| Acetazolamide (DIAMOX, among others) |
| Bendroflumethiazide and other thiazide diuretics (in DOCIDRAZIN, among others) |
| Hydrochlorothiazide (ESIDRIX, among others) |
| Polythiazide (POLYPRESS) |
| Trichlormethiazide (ESMALORID) |
| Triamterene (JATROPUR) |
| Dacarbazine (D.T.I.C.) |
| Fluorouracil (FLUROBLASTIN, among others) |
| Flutamide (FUGEREL) |
| Methotrexate (METHOTREXATE LEDERLE, among others) |
| Vinblastine (VELBE, among others) |
| Quinine (CHININUM SULF., among others) |
| Chloroquine (RESOCHIN, among others) |
| Mefloquine (LARIAM) |
| Alprazolam (TAFIL, among others) |
| Barbiturates (e.g., LUMINAL) |
| Chlordiazepoxide (LIBRIUM, among others) |
| Haloperidol (HALDOL, among others) |
| Phenothiazine antipsychotics like Chlorpromazine (PROPAPHENIN) |
| Fluphenazine (DAPOTUM, among others) |
| Levomepromazine (NEUROCIL, among others) |
| Perphenazine (DECENTAN) |
| Promethazine (ATOSIL, among others) |
| Thioridazine (MELLERIL) |
| Trifluoperazine (JATRONEURAL) |
| Triflupromazine (PSYQUIL) |
| Tricyclic antidepressants like Amitriptyline (SAROTEN, among others) |
| Clomipramine (ANAFRANIL, among others) |
| Desipramine (PERTOFRAN, among others) |
| Doxepin (APONAL, among others) |
| Imipramine (TOFRANIL, among others) |
| Maprotiline (LUDIOMIL, among others) |
| Nortriptyline (NORTRILEN) |
| Trazodone (THOMBRAN) |
| Trimipramine (STANGYL, among others) |
| Alimemazine (THERALENE, among others) |
| Amantadine (SYMMETREL, among others) |
| Amiodarone (CORDAREX) |
| Azathioprine (IMUREK, among others) |
| Benzocaine (ANAESTHESIN, among others) |
| Benzoyl peroxide (PANOXYL, among others) |
| Benzydamine (TANTUM) |
| Carbamazepine (TEGRETAL, among others) |
| Quinidine (OPTOCHINIDIN, among others) |
| Desoximetasone (TOPISOLON) |
| Disopyramide (RYTHMODUL, among others) |
| Fibrate lipid-lowering drugs like Clofibrate (REGELAN N, among others) |
| Fenofibrate (LIPANTHYL, among others) |
| Hexachlorophene (in AKNEFUG SIMPLEX Cream, among others) |
| Oral contraceptives |
| Methoxypsoralen (MELADININE) |
| Musk (in perfumes) |
| Phenprocoumon (MARCUMAR, among others) and other coumarins |
| Procaine (NOVOCAIN, among others) |
| Pyritinol (ENCEPHABOL, among others) |
| Retinoids like Acitretin (NEOTIGASON) |
| Isotretinoin (ROACCUTAN) |
| Tretinoin (EPI-ABEREL, among others) |
| Coal tar (BERNITER, among others) |