Facial Hirsutism Treated with the Normal-Mode Ruby Laser: Results of a 12-Month Follow-Up Study

    December 1999 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Sabine Sommer, Catherine Render, R. A. Sheehan-Dare
    Studysummary This study found that normal-mode ruby laser treatment significantly improved facial hirsutism and maintained results for at least 48 weeks, with repeated treatments enhancing clinical effects.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Ruby Laser Treatment for Hirsutism: Clinical Response and Patient Tolerance British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 1998
    2. Electrolysis: Observations from 13 Years and 140,000 Hours of Experience Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1995
    3. A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Finasteride to Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsute Women The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1995