26 citations,
December 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The normal-mode ruby laser effectively reduces facial hair for a long time with few side effects.
294 citations,
August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Laser hair removal is safe with the right settings, but side effects like pain and skin changes are more common in darker or tanned skin.
85 citations,
June 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The long-pulsed alexandrite laser is safe and effective for hair reduction.
57 citations,
June 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Laser hair removal was a significant new method for getting rid of unwanted hair in 1999.
150 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
31 citations,
February 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Sun exposure after laser hair removal can cause skin darkening, which is hard to treat and requires avoiding UV light.
20 citations,
July 1998 in “Archives of dermatology” 
112 citations,
July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ruby laser pulses best destroy hair follicles during the growth phase and effectiveness varies with laser intensity; melanin is key for targeting, and timing treatments can improve results.
52 citations,
June 1998 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Ruby laser treatment is effective and well-tolerated for reducing hair growth.
132 citations,
October 1995 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Electrolysis is effective for permanent hair removal, but technique is key to avoid scarring, and sometimes hormonal treatment is needed for women with hirsutism.
67 citations,
July 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.
42 citations,
February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
