Ninety Percent Permanent Hair Reduction in Transsexual Patients

Abstract

Transsexualism as a condition requires hair removal. Twenty-five male-to-female transsexual patients were included in this study on epilation using the Intense Pulsed Light Source (IPLS). Patients received a varying number of treatments, depending on their response. A mean hair clearance rate of 90% was achieved in the studied patients. The average number of treatments per patient was nine. A negative correlation was found between hair removal and the age of the patient. Hair removal was also found to be more effective when the patients had not used any needle epilation. No difference in hair removal was found between transsexual patients, who were hormonal, and those who were not. Follow-up lasted an average of 44 months. This study proved that the IPLS has the potential to be effective, permanent, and painless especially in younger patients who have not used any mechanical methods for epilation before photoepilation.

Photoepilation with variable pulsed light in non‐facial body areas: evaluation of efficacy and safety

“…We also observed a significant negative correlation between age and better treatment response. A long‐term (average follow‐up 44 months) study on the efficacy of intense pulsed light epilation demonstrated similar results 11 . This phenomena could be attributed to changes in skin structure during ageing thus affecting the response to photothermolysis.…”

“…A long-term (average follow-up 44 months) study on the efficacy of intense pulsed light epilation demonstrated similar results. 11 This phenomena could be attributed to changes in skin structure during ageing thus affecting the response to photothermolysis. As hair growth in the anagen phase appears to be directly related to treatment response, it might be also speculated that in older individuals, a generally shorter anagen phase might be the reason that less hair structures get destructed during a treatment session.…”

A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Study Evaluating Melanin-Encapsulated Liposomes as a Chromophore for Laser Hair Removal of Blond, White, and Gray Hair

“…[6][7][8] Different methods of hair removal such as shaving, plucking, and waxing are commercially available and used by the patients themselves, resulting in temporary hair reduction. 9 To achieve permanent hair reduction, the physician can use several techniques.…”

Providing Care to Transgender Persons: A Clinical Approach to Primary Care, Hormones, and HIV Management

“…Thorough examination of preoperative or nonoperative TW may reveal extraordinarily smooth skin on the face, neck, chest, genitalia, and extremities due to electrolysis (Schroeter, Groenewegen, Reineke, & Neumann, 2003), but other skin problems may be present. Adhesives used to secure false eyelashes, fingernails, and wigs may lead to irritation and infection.…”