Pain Management in Photoepilation

The document discussed the pain management strategies in photoepilation, a method of optical permanent hair removal. It highlighted that the hair follicle is a complex structure with a sensory network that can cause pain when disrupted. Photoepilation, which targets melanin to destroy hair follicles, can lead to mild-to-severe pain due to increased skin surface temperature. To manage this pain, the article reviewed the use of topical anesthetic agents, cooling devices, and non-noxious cutaneous stimulation, examining their mechanisms of action and effectiveness.