Laser Hair Removal: Efficacy and Challenges

    June 2002 in “ Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery ”
    Richard J. Ort, Christine Dierickx
    Studysummary This review discusses the use of laser and flashlamp technology for unwanted hair removal and reports no new clinical results, highlighting challenges with light-colored hair and treatment safety for darker skin tones.
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