Laser-Assisted Hair Removal: Side Effects of Q-Switched Nd:YAG, Long-Pulsed Ruby, and Alexandrite Lasers
August 1999
in “
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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laser-assisted hair removal Q-switched Nd:YAG laser long-pulsed ruby laser alexandrite laser erythema edema hypopigmentation hyperpigmentation blistering crusting erosions purpura folliculitis Fitzpatrick skin phototypes laser hair removal Nd:YAG laser ruby laser alexandrite laser redness swelling light spots dark spots blisters scabs skin erosions bruising inflamed hair follicles skin types
Studysummary This study observed that the majority of side effects from laser-assisted hair removal were associated with ruby and alexandrite lasers, particularly in patients with tanned or darker skin types.
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