As you are aware, there are medications that are incompatible with undergoing laser treatments. Today, we aim to delve deeper into this topic to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary when your clients inquire about whether their medication permits them to undergo permanent hair removal or a Mesolaser treatment.

First and foremost, it is important to know that one of the primary contraindications for undergoing laser treatments is the use of photosensitive medications, meaning those medications that require protection from light due to their properties. The reason for this limitation is that exposure to light while taking such medications can result in unusual skin reactions, ranging from irritation to burns.

The number of photosensitive medications available on the market, both over-the-counter and prescription, is extensive and diverse in nature. Therefore, before providing any hasty advice to our clients, it is advisable to follow the indications of the physician who prescribed the medication they are taking. If this information is unavailable, it can also be found reflected in the medication's leaflet.

Finally, a reliable source for consulting this type of information is www.vademecum.es, an officially recognized website by health authorities, providing information about medications. By filtering the search by medication, one can access the General Data of the medication and observe if it is photosensitive. For example, if we search for Ibuprofen, we will find the following results: 

As observed, this medication induces photosensitivity reactions, and therefore, it is not recommended to undergo laser treatments if it has been taken.

When the medication that our client is taking is photosensitive, we recommend consulting with their physician about the possibility of undergoing a laser treatment, as some medications remain in the body for a prolonged period and may react to light even months after ingestion.