TLDR Diode laser hair removal is effective and safe, but side effects vary by ethnicity and treatment number.
This study, conducted on 217 individuals of various ethnicities, examined the side effects of diode laser hair removal using an 805 nm wavelength. It found that the occurrence of side effects such as sensitivity, hyperpigmentation, and burns was significantly influenced by ethnicity, while erythema was not. The number of treatments also affected the severity of side effects, with more treatments increasing the incidence of erythema and burns. Despite these side effects, which were transient, the treatment was deemed effective and safe across different ethnic groups according to the Fitzpatrick scale.
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August 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Both fixed and incremental laser treatments effectively reduced underarm hair, but the fixed method was less painful.
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic surgery” Diode laser removes hair better but is more painful than intense pulsed light.
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic surgery” In-office laser hair removal works well long-term, especially Nd:YAG for darker skin, but home devices need more testing.
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March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with dark skin were satisfied with laser hair removal and had few complications.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
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May 2006 in “Clinical obstetrics and gynecology” Laser hair removal shows promising short-term results but isn't yet permanent.
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May 2005 in “Dermatologic therapy” Laser hair removal has advanced to effectively reduce hair for various skin types and hair colors.
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
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December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Laser and light treatments offer quick, long-lasting hair removal for large areas.
