| Safety and efficacy of low-fluence, high-repetition rate versus high-fluence, low-repetition rate 810-nm diode laser for permanent hair removal - A split-face comparison study. | |
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PMID: 21692640 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Abstract Background: This study was designed to evaluate the hypothesis that low-level fluences done repetitively on a hair follicle will produce permanent hair removal with less discomfort and fewer side effects than a single high-fluence pulse. Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of a low-fluence, high-repetition rate versus a high-fluence, low-repetition rate 810-nm diode laser for permanent hair reduction in patients with facial hirsutism. Methods: Forty-two female patients with confirmed polycystic ovaries by ultrasonography with facial hirsutism were subjected to the low-fluence, high-repetition Soprano(®) XL laser in SHR mode and the LightSheer™ laser on each side of the face using preset parameters once a month for six sessions. Hair counts were done at the end of the sixth session using a 'Hi Quality Hair Analysis Program System' and the pain score was recorded by a visual analog scale. Results: The overall median reduction of hair was 90.5% with the Soprano XL and 85% with the LightSheer, with a standard deviation of 7 and 8.5 respectively. Discussion: This new technology, with low fluence and high repetition, showed a statistically insignificant increase in hair reduction compared to the LightSheer, but did show a significant reduction in hair thickness and a low pain score. |
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Ganesh S Pai; Pavritha S Bhat; Hema Mallya; Michael Gold |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-6-21 |
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Title: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology Volume: - ISSN: 1476-4180 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-6-22 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101136419 Medline TA: J Cosmet Laser Ther Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Derma-Care Skin & Cosmetology Centre, Mangalore , Karnataka , India. |
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