Guidelines on the Safety of Light-Based Home-Use Hair Removal Devices from the European Society for Laser Dermatology

    January 2012 in “ JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    Godfrey Town, Caerwyn Ash, Christine Dierickx … Merete Hædersdal
    Studysummary This article reviews light-based hair removal devices for home use, highlighting safety issues and the need for consistent international regulations and guidelines for their manufacture and marketing.
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