Alexandrite and Nd:YAG Laser vs. IPL in the Management of Facial Hirsutism: A Retrospective Study

Background and objectives: Hirsutism is characterized by the abnormal presence of hair in women, which occurs in typically male areas. The causes of this symptom can be many; however, it is often associated with PCOS. Among the most effective procedures that can be used for hair removal are lasers s...

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Published in:Photonics 2023-05, Vol.10 (5), p.572
Main Authors: Zappia, Elena, Federico, Serena, Volpe, Carmen, Scali, Elisabetta, Nisticò, Steven Paul, Bennardo, Luigi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alex laser
Alexandrite
Analysis
Androgens
Care and treatment
Hair
Hair removal
Hirsutism
IPL
Lasers
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Nd: YAG laser
Neodymium lasers
Ovaries
Patient safety
Patients
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Semiconductor lasers
Side effects
YAG lasers
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Summary:Background and objectives: Hirsutism is characterized by the abnormal presence of hair in women, which occurs in typically male areas. The causes of this symptom can be many; however, it is often associated with PCOS. Among the most effective procedures that can be used for hair removal are lasers such as the Alex laser, Nd: YAG, and IPL. Materials and Methods: This study analyzed a total of 71 patients who were treated for hirsutism caused mainly by PCOS; the remaining cases were idiopathic. The patients were divided into two groups: the first group was treated with laser sources, specifically Alex and Nd: YAG, and the second group underwent treatment with IPL. The results were evaluated six months after the last treatment. Results: Out of 71 treated patients, all patients experienced good or excellent hair reduction with greater efficacy in laser-treated patients. The incidence of side effects was low, particularly in the IPL group. Conclusions: Both laser and IPL are efficient, safe, and tolerable procedures in treating PCOS-related and idiopathic facial hirsutism, and both have been shown to have a low rate of side effects. However, the Alex and Nd: YAG lasers guaranteed better hair removal results. A more extensive clinical study will be necessary to confirm our study’s results.
ISSN:2304-6732
2304-6732
DOI:10.3390/photonics10050572