Review of Hair Removal in Traditional Medicine and Its Clinical Application
January 2012
TLDR Combining traditional hair removal methods with modern technology could improve cosmetology.
The study reviewed the history and methods of hair removal treatments for pilosis, an abnormal hair growth condition, within traditional Korean medicine, dating back to 610 A.D. It highlighted various treatments used in clinical Korean medicine, including moxibustion, superficial bleeding, microneedling, facial meridian massage, herbal medicine facial packs, laser acupuncture, and intense pulsed light (IPL). The study found that traditional approaches to pilosis involved both internal medicinal classifications with corresponding medications and external treatments like acupuncture aimed at addressing root causes and removing abnormal hair. It also noted the use of physical and chemical hair removal methods. The conclusion drawn was that the integration of these traditional methods with modern technology could lead to significant advancements in the field of cosmetology.
