Comparison of the Effect of Diode Laser Versus Intense Pulsed Light in Axillary Hair Removal

BACKGROUNDDevices such as diode laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) are in constant development aiming at permanent hair removal, but there are few comparative studies between these technologies. OBJECTIVEThe objective was to comparatively assess axillary hair removal performed by diode laser and I...

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 2014-10, Vol.40 (10), p.1061-1069
Main Authors: Ormiga, Patricia, Ishida, Cleide Eiko, Boechat, Alvaro, Ramos-e-Silva, Marcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Axilla
Double-Blind Method
Female
Hair Removal - adverse effects
Hair Removal - methods
Humans
Intense Pulsed Light Therapy - adverse effects
Lasers, Semiconductor - adverse effects
Pain - etiology
Prospective Studies
Young Adult
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Summary:BACKGROUNDDevices such as diode laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) are in constant development aiming at permanent hair removal, but there are few comparative studies between these technologies. OBJECTIVEThe objective was to comparatively assess axillary hair removal performed by diode laser and IPL and to obtain parameters of referred pain and evolution response for each method. MATERIALS AND METHODSA comparative prospective, double-blind, and randomized study of axillary hair removal performed by the diode laser and IPL was conducted in 21 females. Six sessions were held with application of the diode laser in one axilla and the IPL in the other, with intervals of 30 days and follow-up of 6 months after the last session. Clinical photographs and digital dermoscopy for hair counts in predefined and fixed fields of the treated areas were performed before, 2 weeks after the sixth session, and 6 months after the end of treatment. A questionnaire to assess the pain was applied. RESULTSThe number of hair shafts was significantly reduced with the diode laser and IPL. The diode laser was more effective, although more painful than the IPL. No serious, adverse, or permanent effects were observed with both technologies. CONCLUSIONBoth diode laser and the IPL are effective, safe, and able to produce lasting results in axillary hair removal.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1097/DSS.0000000000000138