Incidence of Acneiform Reactions After Laser Hair Removal

    April 2006 in “ Lasers in medical science ”
    J. J. Carter, Sean W. Lanigan
    Studysummary In this multi-center study, the incidence of acneform reactions after laser hair removal was found to be 6%, with younger age, Nd:YAG laser use, and Fitzpatrick skin type V increasing susceptibility.
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    1. Laser-Assisted Hair Removal: Side Effects of Q-Switched Nd:YAG, Long-Pulsed Ruby, and Alexandrite Lasers Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1999
    2. Ruby Laser Treatment for Hirsutism: Clinical Response and Patient Tolerance British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 1998

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