TLDR Intense Pulsed Light is an effective and safe hair removal method for people with excessive hair growth.
The study conducted at Government Medical College, Kolkata, included 40 patients with hirsutism and aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment after three sessions. The results showed that 70% of the participants had functional hirsutism, while 30% had organic causes, with 65% having Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) and 27.5% having idiopathic hirsutism. Trichoscopic assessment revealed significant improvement in all patients, with a reduction in terminal-vellus hair ratio and terminal hair density. The mean modified visual analog score for treatment effectiveness was 6.75±1.1209, with 57.5% of patients experiencing a good reduction in hair growth. The study concluded that IPL is an effective and safe method for hair removal in hirsutism patients, and trichoscopy is a useful tool for evaluating treatment response.
20 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.
13 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.
11 citations,
February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
45 citations,
June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.
17 citations,
December 2008 in “Dermatology” Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.
14 citations,
March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
2 citations,
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
The study concluded that hirsutism is most common in women aged 14 to 48, often caused by PCOS, and can be effectively treated with Nd YAG laser and IPL.
76 citations,
January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
