| Incidence of acneform reactions after laser hair removal. | |
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PMID: 16612673 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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There have been several studies published on the side effects of laser hair removal, but none specifically looked at acneform reactions. The aim of this study is to obtain an accurate assessment of the incidence of acneform reactions after laser hair removal in relation to skin type, laser type, site of treatment, polycystic ovarian syndrome history (PCOS), age, and sex of the patient. This is a multi-centre prospective study of patients presenting for laser hair removal. Data were gathered using a questionnaire completed by the staff who performed the treatment. The incidence of acneform reactions was 6%. The following variables showed a statistically significant effect on the percentage of patients with reactions: age, with younger patients more likely to develop lesions; those treated with the Nd:YAG laser type were more likely to develop lesions than those treated with the alexandrite; and the Fitzpatrick skin type V showed the highest incidence of acneform lesions, followed by skin types II and IV. History of PCOS, number of prior treatments, use of aloe vera cooling gel, and the sex of the patient had no apparent effect on the incidence of acneform lesions. Acneform reactions are relatively common after laser hair removal; however, in the majority of cases, the severity of the reaction was mild and lasted for a short duration. |
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Authors:
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J J Carter; S W Lanigan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study Date: 2006-04-13 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lasers in medical science Volume: 21 ISSN: 0268-8921 ISO Abbreviation: Lasers Med Sci Publication Date: 2006 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-07-21 Completed Date: 2007-01-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8611515 Medline TA: Lasers Med Sci Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 82-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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The Birmingham Skin Centre, City Hospital NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH, UK. |
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Acneiform Eruptions
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epidemiology* Adolescent Adult Age Factors Aged Female Hair Removal / adverse effects* Humans Incidence Lasers / adverse effects* Male Middle Aged Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications Prospective Studies Risk Factors Sex Factors Skin Pigmentation |
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