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Can electrolysis cause scarring?

April 26, 2017cause electrolysis scarring

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Can electrolysis cause scarring?

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All methods of electrolysis (thermolysis, galvanic, and blend) have the potential of damaging the skin. But probably the most serious result is pitted scarring. Pitted scarring is associated with the use of fast, high intensity thermolysis (high frequency) treatment also called flash thermolysis. While the flash technique is perfectly safe when used to treat fine, shallow hair, it can become quite dangerous when this method is applied to thick, deeply rooted hairs like those found in the beard.