Lasers for Hair Removal

Bray, Fleta N.; Falto‐Aizpurua, Leyre; Griffith, Robert; Simmons, Brian J.; Rajabi‐Estarabadi, Ali; Nouri, Keyvan

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“…LAHR can be used safely and efficiently on darker skin types if the laser's parameters, such as wavelength, pulse length, energy fluence, spot size, and repetition rate are carefully chosen. When used appropriately, LAHR can help children and adolescents with hirsutism and hypertrichosis feel less emotionally burdened [ 22 ]. When comparing group 3 (laser + OCs) to groups 2 (laser + metformin) and 1 (laser alone), the difference was substantial.…”

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Impact of Laser Therapy on the Quality of Life in Women Living With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Associated Hirsutism: An Observational Study

Sakina,

Behram,

Jadoon

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Introduction: This study aimed to observe the impact of laser-assisted hair removal (LAHR) on the quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-associated hirsutism. Methodology: An observational study was conducted on 172 women living with PCOS at a specialized clinic. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Ferriman-Gallwey (FG) score were employed to assess the quality of life and severity of hirsutism, respectively. Laser therapy was administered using ruby diode or alexandrite lasers. Follow-up on the DLQI and FG score assessment was done at 12-, 18-, and 24-week post-treatment. Results: The number of cases that reported stress, anxiety, and depression reduced over time. However, there was no correlation between the patient-reported decrease and DLQI scores. The FG score was significantly related to mental health. The severity of the hirsutism impacted mental health. The regrowth of hair at six months indicated limited long-term efficacy LAHR. Conclusion: LAHR significantly improves the quality of life in the short term for women living with PCOS. However, the short-term benefit of the therapy indicates a need for research to find new treatment strategies.

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Impact of Laser Therapy on the Quality of Life in Women Living With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Associated Hirsutism: An Observational Study

Sakina,

Behram,

Jadoon

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Investigation of Basic Optical Properties of Tissue Phantoms Under 635 nm Low-Level Laser Irradiation

Durmus

Kocaata

Naz

et al. 2020

2020 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA)

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Paradoxical Hypertrichosis after Laser Therapy

Ullah

Khan

Naz

et al. 2021

J Gandhara Med Dent Sci

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OBJECTIVES: In numerous cultures, unwanted hair is considered a common aesthetic problem. For hair removal, the use of lasers is a common medical procedure that is comparatively safe and has few side effects. Paradoxical hypertrichosis has been reported rarely in previous studies. The aim of this study was to find out the frequency of paradoxical hypertrichosis after laser treatment. METHODOLOGY: This cross sectional study was done for a period of one year from January 2020 to January 2021. This study was conducted at Al-Shifa Clinic and Skin Aesthetic, Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. All those patients who go-through the laser hair removal were included in the study. Diode laser with 808nm wavelength was used. All the patients were observed for paradoxical hypertrichosis after laser treatment. RESULTS: Total 140 patients underwent laser hair removal during a one-year study. There were 120 females and 20 male in our study. The mean age of male was 28±1.2 while the mean age of females was 26±1.4. Amongst 140 patients, the overall prevalence of paradoxical hypertrichosis after laser treatment was 7.8% (n=11). This side effect was observed dominantly on the neck and face. Skin phototype III and 1V were observed with this side effect. CONCLUSION: Our research study concludes that paradoxical hypertrichosis occurs rarely after laser therapy. Study with high sample size and risk factors should be done for better understanding.

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Lasers for Hair Removal

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Impact of Laser Therapy on the Quality of Life in Women Living With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Associated Hirsutism: An Observational Study

Impact of Laser Therapy on the Quality of Life in Women Living With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Associated Hirsutism: An Observational Study

Investigation of Basic Optical Properties of Tissue Phantoms Under 635 nm Low-Level Laser Irradiation

Paradoxical Hypertrichosis after Laser Therapy

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