| Treatment of pseudofolliculitis with a pulsed infrared laser. | |
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PMID: 11074696 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a common disorder in individuals with thick, curly hairs, and treatment options are limited. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a diode laser in the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. DESIGN: Observational study. SETTING: Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York, New York, NY. PATIENTS: Ten consecutive patients with long-standing pseudofolliculitis barbae and skin phototypes I to IV. INTERVENTIONS: Treatment was performed using an 810-nm diode laser (20- to 30-millisecond pulse duration) at fluences of 30 to 40 J/cm(2). Three treatments were performed at 6- to 8-week intervals, and subjects underwent evaluation for improvement in the pseudofolliculitis and the degree of hair reduction. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Patients were assessed at 6- to 8-week intervals for the degree of hair-count reduction, improvements in papule and pustule formation, and adverse effects. RESULTS: Complete hair-growth delays of 3 to 8 weeks' duration were produced, and a decrease in hair density of greater than 50% was noted in all subjects 6 to 8 weeks after the last laser treatment. All patients exhibited greater than 50% improvement in the signs of pseudofolliculitis. Preexisting pigmentary changes improved with therapy. CONCLUSION: Diode laser treatment is a safe and effective method for improving pseudofolliculitis barbae in patients with skin phototypes I to IV. |
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Authors:
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A N Kauvar |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of dermatology Volume: 136 ISSN: 0003-987X ISO Abbreviation: Arch Dermatol Publication Date: 2000 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-11-15 Completed Date: 2000-11-30 Revised Date: 2008-03-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372433 Medline TA: Arch Dermatol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1343-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York, 317 E 34th St, Suite 11N, New York, NY 10016, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Child Female Folliculitis / therapy* Hair Removal* / methods Humans Infrared Rays Laser Therapy* Male Middle Aged Phototherapy Treatment Outcome |
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