Laser Hair Removal: Advancements and Efficacy Since 1996

May 2005 in “ Dermatologic therapy ”

Molly Wanner

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Studysummary This review highlights advancements in hair laser removal technologies, which achieve approximately 75% hair reduction in light-skinned individuals, noting the long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser as safest for dark-skinned patients, but reports no new results.

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research Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal Is Safe For Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV-VI

90 citations , February 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study concluded that the long-pulsed alexandrite laser is safe for hair removal in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI, with complications occurring in only 2% of cases.

research Laser-Assisted Hair Removal: Side Effects of Q-Switched Nd:YAG, Long-Pulsed Ruby, and Alexandrite Lasers

294 citations , August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

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research Safety and Long-Term Efficacy of Long-Pulsed Alexandrite Infrared Laser for Hair Removal

85 citations , June 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

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research Hair Removal Using a Long-Pulsed Alexandrite Laser

26 citations , April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

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research Hair Growth Cycle Affects Hair Follicle Destruction by Ruby Laser Pulses

112 citations , July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that anagen-phase hair follicles in mice are particularly sensitive to damage by ruby laser pulses, resulting in alopecia without scarring, suggesting enhanced laser hair removal strategies.

research Ruby Laser Treatment for Hirsutism: Clinical Response and Patient Tolerance

52 citations , June 1998 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

This study found that normal mode ruby laser treatment for hirsutism is well tolerated and results in significant hair count reduction for at least six months, with multiple treatments offering greater effects.