Photodynamic Therapy for Hair Removal

    March 2013 in “ QScience Connect ”
    Mohamed H. M. Ali, Mohamed M. Hashem, Amr Zaher … Khalid Al‐Saad
    Studysummary This study found that low power He:Ne laser and methylene blue successfully damaged hair follicles in mice while preserving the epidermis, suggesting a potential for improved long-term hair removal options.
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