| Long-term evaluation of the long-pulsed alexandrite laser for the removal of bikini hair at shortened treatment intervals. | |
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PMID: 10886269 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Laser-assisted hair removal is becoming the treatment of choice for removing unwanted hair. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this work was to determine the long-term efficacy of the long-pulsed infrared (LPIR) laser at shortened treatment intervals for the treatment of bikini hair. METHODS: Eleven patients received five treatments at 3-week intervals to the right groin using the LPIR laser. Laser parameters were held constant for all treatments: 10 mm spot size, 20 J, and 20-msec pulse duration. Results were evaluated 1 year after the last laser treatment. Hair counts were performed. RESULTS: The average patient had a 78% clearance of hair noted at 1 year with no evidence of scarring or pigmentary changes. CONCLUSIONS: A simulated model of cutaneous hair follicles provides evidence that shorter treatment intervals (3 weeks) may be preferable for more complete destruction of the hair follicle bulb and bulge. |
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Authors:
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J R Lloyd; M Mirkov |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] Volume: 26 ISSN: 1076-0512 ISO Abbreviation: Dermatol Surg Publication Date: 2000 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-08-01 Completed Date: 2000-08-01 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504371 Medline TA: Dermatol Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 633-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Clinical Internal Medicine, Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio, USA. jrl2@neoucom.edu |
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Adolescent Adult Female Hair Removal / methods* Humans Laser Therapy* Male Middle Aged Time Factors Treatment Outcome |
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