Hair Removal by Lasers

    January 2000
    Sean W. Lanigan
    TLDR Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
    The document discussed the use of lasers for hair removal, focusing on conditions like hirsutism and hypertrichosis. It highlighted the need for a thorough evaluation of hirsutism to rule out treatable causes of androgen excess, such as tumors, and mentioned that many patients could be managed with oral anti-androgens like cyproterone acetate. The text also referenced various studies and technologies related to laser hair removal, including ruby lasers, alexandrite lasers, and intense pulsed light systems, indicating a broad interest in developing effective laser-based hair removal methods.
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