Hives and/or intense inflammation and bumps one week after laser hair removal

I started getting really itchy bumps like 3 days after laser treatment on my stomach, bikini line and inner thighs. It is a week later and the bumps are only getting worse. A nurse at the place I went to thought it was folliculitis but then sent me to a doctor who thought it was an allergic reaction. It’s really uncomfortable, currently taking zyrtec for it. Has anyone else had a similar reaction and if so did you proceed with future treatments? I’m worried its going to scar, and really don’t want to endure this every single time.