Long-Pulsed Ruby Laser-Assisted Hair Removal in Male-to-Female Transsexuals

The study investigated the effectiveness of long-pulsed ruby laser treatment for hair removal in male-to-female transsexuals, who often experience psychological distress due to unwanted male-pattern hair. The treatment was applied to the beard and chest of three participants, resulting in a 50–90% reduction in hair density that lasted for 6 months. The study concluded that photothermolysis with the long-pulsed ruby laser was a promising and well-tolerated method for hair removal in this population, even when combined with oestrogen supplementation and antiandrogens.