TLDR Laser treatment successfully removed unwanted facial hair caused by minoxidil.
The study investigated the effectiveness of long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser treatment for facial hypertrichosis in patients undergoing topical minoxidil therapy. The research was conducted by the Dermatology Department at Habib Thameur Hospital in Tunis, Tunisia. The findings suggested that the combination of Nd:YAG laser and minoxidil therapy could be beneficial in managing facial hypertrichosis, providing a potential treatment option for patients experiencing excessive facial hair growth.
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