Evaluation of Effectiveness of Diode Laser System (808 nm) versus Intense Pulse Light (IPL) in the Management of Unwanted Hair: A Split Face Comparative Study

AL-Hamamy, Hayder R.; Saleh, Anmar Z.; Rashed, Zahra A.

doi:10.4236/ijmpcero.2015.41006

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“…Average hair density at baseline was 69.1, which came down to 20.6 at 6 months [5] . HR-AL hamamy observed hair density to be 21.58±11.59 at baseline, 15.04±9.17 after 1 st session, 11.77±7.55 after 2 nd session, 8.96±6.77 after 3 rd session [6] . Similarly, in a study over 8 patients, approximate decrease in hair growth was from 75%-90% [7] .…”

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Assessment of visual analogue scale (VAS) in patients undergoing elective hair reduction with diode laser

Saraswat¹,

Singh²,

Shanker³

2021

Int. J. Dermatol. Venereology Leprosy Sci.

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Background: Diode lasers are the most popular for hair removal due to the deep penetration and targeting of the hair follicle. Our study aimed at improvement in visual analogue scale (VAS), in patients undergoing elective hair reduction with diode laser. Aim: Assessment of visual analogue scale at every sitting. Methodology: this prospective observational study was undertaken in the department of dermatology & venereology and leprosy (DVL), Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, Kumarhatti, Solan during the Dec 2019 to Dec 2020. Total of 30 patients aged more than 16yrs fulfilling inclusion criteria were included in the present study. Lumenis Light Sheer Desire Laser System® of 805nm was used in treatment. Result: In present study, total of 30 patients fulfilling inclusion criteria were included in the study after obtaining the informed consent. All the patients who participated in study were females. There was a significant higher mean of visual analogue score among the patients compared to the 1 st sitting. (p<0.05) Conclusion: There was a significant improvement in the mean score of VAS among the patients at 5 th sitting compared to the 1 st sitting. The Diode laser technique is efficient and safe in patients undergoing the elective hair reduction.

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Assessment of visual analogue scale (VAS) in patients undergoing elective hair reduction with diode laser

Saraswat¹,

Singh²,

Shanker³

2021

Int. J. Dermatol. Venereology Leprosy Sci.

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“…However, all of them used manual counting of hair from clinical pictures by blinded investigators. 2,3,[10][11][12][13] This can bring about intra-and inter-observer variation and cause observer fatigue which can adversely influence objectivity of the results. Hence, our study employed a truly objective, software-based method so as to overcome the above-stated limitation.…”

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“…This was similar to objective methods of assessing the improvement carried out by other studies. However, all of them used manual counting of hair from clinical pictures by blinded investigators 2,3,10–13 …”

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Efficacy of 810 nm diode laser in hair reduction in Indian subpopulation using a novel Gabor filter‐based detection software and hair algorithm

Pai

Suvarna

Shetty

et al. 2021

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background: Diode laser (810 nm) is frequently employed for hair reduction. There are few studies determining the efficacy in Indian population.Objectives: Assessment of efficacy and safety of 810 nm diode laser in facial/axillary hair reduction and objective assessment of the improvement with dermoscopy, photographs, and novel Gabor filter-based hair detection algorithm. Methodology:This hospital-based study included 40 adult women with 108 treatment sites over 5.4 sessions (range 4-8). Evaluation of treatment areas (hair texture, density) was done using modified Ferriman-Galwey scoring. Photography and dermoscopic images were taken before each session and 6 weeks after the last. Immediate and delayed adverse reactions were noted. Assessment of efficacy was done by patient, principal, and blinded investigator using Global Aesthetic Improvement scale (GAIS) and hair detection algorithm (evaluating characteristics of dermoscopic hair). Results:The fluences ranged from 16 to 29 Joules/cm 2 with pulse width of 30 ms.Upper lip (n = 29, 26.9%) and chin (n = 25, 22.1%) were commonly treated areas.Improvement in hair texture and density (reduction in uniformly distributed, terminal hair from 37.1% to 13.9%) was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). Excellent improvement of 75-100% (GAIS) was noted by principal and blinded investigator in 24.1% and 33.3% total sites, respectively. The median improvement, calculated by the algorithm, was 60% for side locks, 53.9% for axilla, 24.1% for upper lip, and 14.9% for chin. Axilla and upper lip were sites associated with maximum discomfort. Epidermolysis and paradoxical hypertrichosis were seen in five patients each. Conclusion:The 810 nm diode laser is safe and effective in the reduction of dark, coarse terminal hairs in Fitzpatrick skin types III-V. Inter-observer variation and investigator bias in the assessment of efficacy can be successfully overcome by using the algorithm.

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“…Also, diode laser procedure results in more post-treatment side effects like burn, hyperpigmentation, and erythema in comparison with IPL. Finally, AL-Hamamy et al observed a higher rate of patient satisfaction among those treated with IPL, compared to the diode laser, although the pain level associated with treatment through IPL resulted in more pain [21]. A large number of IPL devices exist; therefore, it is to some extent difficult to select appropriate parameters.…”

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Comparative Study of Diode Laser Versus Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for the management of Hirsutism in Sulaimani Government

Saeed

2020

KJAR

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Hirsutism defined as excessive hairiness, hirsutism can negatively affect individuals, particularly females. Hirsutism has been attributed to the presence of high levels of androgen. There are different procedures to treat hirsutism; however, diode laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) are the most common methods. The present study was carried out in order to compare diode laser and IPL procedures regarding their effectiveness in decreasing hirsutism, patient satisfaction, and pain level. The present cross-sectional prospective study was carried out on 66 patients with hirsutism who regularly visited a dermatology clinic in Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region-Iraq over a period of 8 months from February to October 2020. They were assigned into a diode laser group (n=35) and an IPL group (n=31). Each patient had 8 laser sessions, once every month. Required data were collected through photos taken in every session. The collected data were analyzed through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 22.0). The patients’ mean age was 33.12 years. Over 53% and 35% of them had a family history of first- and second- degree hirsutisms, respectively. Both procedures led to good and very good primary outcomes in 43.9% and 36.4% of the patients, respectively. Patient satisfaction was high in 42.4% of them. Our research has showed that IPL has fewer side effects (p-value<0.001), better primary outcome (p-value<0.001), and better patient’s mood (p-value<0.002). The two procedures led to similar level of patient satisfaction, and they were not significantly different in this regard (p-value=0.3). In terms of hair types, the two procedures were significantly different (p-value<0.001), such that IPL was better for thin hair, while diode laser for thick hair. Both diode laser and IPL procedures were found to be efficient in terms of primary outcome, patient satisfaction, and patient’s mood. However, diode laser is proper for dark-skinned patients with thick hair and IPL for thin hair. Diode laser was found to be better choice for our patients because most clients in the region are dark-skinned with thick hair.

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Evaluation of Effectiveness of Diode Laser System (808 nm) versus Intense Pulse Light (IPL) in the Management of Unwanted Hair: A Split Face Comparative Study

Cited by 10 publications

References 18 publications

Assessment of visual analogue scale (VAS) in patients undergoing elective hair reduction with diode laser

Assessment of visual analogue scale (VAS) in patients undergoing elective hair reduction with diode laser

Efficacy of 810 nm diode laser in hair reduction in Indian subpopulation using a novel Gabor filter‐based detection software and hair algorithm

Comparative Study of Diode Laser Versus Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for the management of Hirsutism in Sulaimani Government

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