Laser hair removal

OA Ibrahimi, MM Avram, CW Hanke… - Dermatologic …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
The extended theory of selective photothermolysis enables the laser surgeon to target and
destroy hair follicles, thereby leading to hair removal. Today, laser hair removal (LHR) is the …

Efficacy of lasers and light sources in long-term hair reduction: a systematic review

A Krasniqi, DP McClurg, KJ Gillespie… - Journal of Cosmetic …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Laser and light-based devices provide scope for long-term “hair-removal” however, there is
limited evidence supporting their long-term efficacy. This study aimed to assess the long …

Laser and intense pulsed light hair removal technologies: from professional to home use

M Haedersdal, F Beerwerth… - British Journal of …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Light‐based hair removal (LHR) is one of the fastest growing, nonsurgical aesthetic
cosmetic procedures in the United States and Europe. A variety of light sources including …

Removal of unwanted hair: efficacy, tolerability, and safety of long-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser equipped with a sapphire handpiece

SP Nistico, E Del Duca, F Farnetani, S Guida… - Lasers in medical …, 2018 - Springer
Due to the difference in refraction coefficients between air and the corneal epithelium,
irradiation of the skin with a light source can lead to reflection of the energy and its leakage …

Treatment of onychomycosis using a 1064nm Nd: YAG laser

N Hiromitsu, M Keishi, S Takashi, H Midori… - Medical mycology …, 2013 - jstage.jst.go.jp
We investigated the efficacy of 1064nm Nd: YAG laser for the treatment of onychomycosis
caused by dermatophytes. The study population consisted of 12 patients (6 male, 6 female; …

Efficacy of laser in hair removal: a network meta-analysis

YC Kao, DZ Lin, YN Kang, CJ Chang… - Journal of Cosmetic …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Laser hair removal is an increasingly prevalent trend of cosmetic procedures.
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of hair reduction among several …

Laser-assisted hair removal for facial hirsutism in women: A review of evidence

CM Lee - Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been described as the common diagnosis for
hirsutism in women. Facial hirsutism is by far the most distressing symptom of …

From flint razors to lasers: a timeline of hair removal methods

AA Fernandez, K França, AH Chacon… - Journal of cosmetic …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Today, most do not go a day without practicing or hearing about new hair removal methods.
However, little is discussed about the history of hair removal and the development of most …

Long-term removal of unwanted hair using light

S Zandi, H Lui - Dermatologic clinics, 2013 - derm.theclinics.com
Cultural and sociologic norms dictate that hair growth not only should be luxuriant and
healthy but also must appear only in certain specific body sites according to gender roles …

Best practice options for hair removal in patients with unwanted facial hair using combination therapy with laser: guidelines drawn up by an expert working group

M Lapidoth, C Dierickx, S Lanigan, U Paasch… - Dermatology, 2010 - karger.com
Hirsutism is a common disorder affecting between 5 and 15% of the population. One of the
most devastating consequences of hirsutism is the presence of unwanted facial hair …