Hair removal with the long-pulse alexandrite and long-pulse Nd:YAG lasers is safe and well tolerated in children

Abstract

When administered appropriately, laser hair removal is safe and well tolerated in children aged < 16 years.

Effects of Long-Pulsed 1,064-nm Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser on Dermal Collagen Remodeling in Hairless Mice

“…The long-pulse 1,064-nm Nd:YAG laser has been widely used for removal of unwanted hair, 26,27 facial telangiectases, 28 and leg telangiectases 29,30 with minimal side effects. Recently, the clinical improvement of rhytides using long-pulse Nd:YAG laser application has also been demonstrated, 9 and a study of ultrastructural measurements suggested neocollagenesis after long-pulse 1,064-nm Nd:YAG laser treatment.…”

Hairy Nevus Spilus: A Case Series

“…For hypertrichosis, hair may be intermittently shaved. Hair removal lasers have not been studied well in nevus spilus, but recent studies have established the safety and efficacy of long‐pulse alexandrite and long‐pulsed Nd:YAG lasers in pediatric populations for other nevoid disorders such as nevoid hypertrichosis, CMN, and Becker’s nevus (15,16). Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI are generally associated with a higher incidence of adverse side effects after laser hair removal because of melanin acting as the chromophore in the epidermis and in the follicle.…”

Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa Congenita Treated with Diode Laser Epilation During Infancy

“…Children with excessive hair may experience severe psychological consequences . Depilatory methods include shaving, trimming, plucking, blanching, waxing, and laser .…”