A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism

    June 2012 in “ Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy ”
    Susan Farshi, Parvin Mansouri, Faramarz Rafie
    Studysummary This study found that combining topical finasteride with IPL + RF hair removal significantly reduced unwanted facial hair in women after six months compared to placebo.
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    2. Best Practice Options for Hair Removal in Patients with Unwanted Facial Hair Using Combination Therapy with Laser: Guidelines by an Expert Working Group Dermatology · 2010
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    2. A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2012