Treatment of Trichostasis Spinulosa with 0.5-Millisecond Pulsed 755-nm Alexandrite Laser

    August 2011 in “ Lasers in medical science ”
    Ashraf Badawi, Mouhamad Kashmar
    Studysummary This study reported that a single treatment with a short-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser effectively treated trichostasis spinulosa in patients with skin types II to V, providing rapid results with minimal pain and no recurrence during a 3-month follow-up.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Trichostasis Spinulosa: Itchy Follicular Papules in Young Adults International Journal of Dermatology · 2002
    2. Theoretical Considerations in Laser Hair Removal Dermatologic Clinics · 1999
    3. Topically Applied Tretinoin in the Treatment of Trichostasis Spinulosa Archives of dermatology · 1973