Hair removal using an 800-nm Diode Laser: Comparison at different treatment intervals of 45, 60, and 90 days

Background  Some laser irradiation parameters such as wavelength, fluence, pulse duration, and spot size have been shown to influence the damage of any target inside the skin, however, the role of some patients’ factors such as hair growth cycle is still under debate. Objective  To determine the ass...

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Published in:International journal of dermatology 2005-01, Vol.44 (1), p.50-53
Main Authors: Bouzari, Navid, Tabatabai, Hossein, Abbasi, Zahra, Firooz, Alireza, Dowlati, Yahya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Blister - etiology
Dermatology
Face
Female
Folliculitis - etiology
Follow-Up Studies
Hair - growth & development
Hair - radiation effects
Hair Removal - adverse effects
Hair Removal - methods
Humans
Hyperpigmentation - etiology
Hypopigmentation - etiology
Laser Therapy
Lasers - adverse effects
Lasers - classification
Medical sciences
Neck
Pain - etiology
Patient Satisfaction
Retrospective Studies
Single-Blind Method
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Background  Some laser irradiation parameters such as wavelength, fluence, pulse duration, and spot size have been shown to influence the damage of any target inside the skin, however, the role of some patients’ factors such as hair growth cycle is still under debate. Objective  To determine the association of treatment interval and laser treatment outcome. Methods  In a retrospective chart review of 176 patients undergoing laser‐assisted hair removal with a diode laser 24 patients were selected. All accepted to cease the therapy, and be followed‐up for 5 months. At the end of the study the patients were questioned about the efficacy of the treatment as well as the adverse effects. Hair counting was also performed. The adverse effects (pain, blister or erosion, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and folliculitis) were questioned during the follow‐up period. Results  The mean hair reduction was 78.1%, 45.8%, and 28.7% in 45, 60, and 90‐day interval groups, respectively (P 
ISSN:0011-9059
1365-4632
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.02423.x