Leukotrichia Developed Following Application of Intense Pulsed Light for Hair Removal

    July 2002 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Mohammad Radmanesh, Mehran Mostaghimi, Ismail Yousefi … Heshmat A. Khadivi
    Studysummary This study found that temporary or permanent leukotrichia may occur after intense pulsed light therapy for hair removal, likely due to differing thermal effects on melanocytes and hair follicle cells.
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