TLDR IPL and diode laser are equally effective for facial hair removal.
The study compared the efficacy of intense pulse light (IPL) and diode laser for removing unwanted facial hair in 38 female patients with hirsutism. Each treatment was applied to one half of the face over three sessions. Results showed varying degrees of hair reduction: less than 25% in 14 patients, 25-50% in 24 patients, 50-75% in 27 patients, and more than 75% in 11 patients. Common side effects included transient erythema and moderate pain, each affecting 9 patients. The study concluded that both IPL and diode laser were equally effective and tolerable, with no significant differences in hair reduction, adverse effects, or patient satisfaction.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Medroxyprogesterone acetate iontophoresis safely and effectively reduces facial hair growth in women.
August 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Intense Pulsed Light is an effective and safe hair removal method for people with excessive hair growth.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.
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January 2012 in “Journal of metabolic syndrome” The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
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October 2016 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.
