Dermatologistsʼ Attitudes toward Independent Nonphysician Electrolysis Practice

Abstract

Dermatologists' attitudes toward INE generally appear to be positively related to perceived licensure requirements for INE, but these positive attitudes do not extend to independent laser use by nonphysician electrologists for hair removal.

Dermatologist and Electrologist Perspectives on Laser Procedures by Nonphysicians

“…A recent survey indicated that there was very little support (5.7%) by dermatologists for laser hair removal by independent nonphysician electrologists. 1 In order to further understand this issue, an additional survey of both dermatologists and electrologists was conducted.…”