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GlossaryLaser Hair Removal

uses concentrated light to destroy hair follicles

Laser Hair Removal (LHR) is a medical procedure that uses concentrated light beams (lasers) to target and destroy hair follicles, thereby reducing or eliminating hair growth in the treated area. The laser emits a specific wavelength of light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair, which converts the light energy into heat and damages the follicle without harming the surrounding skin. This method is popular for its long-lasting results compared to traditional hair removal techniques like shaving or waxing.

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research Successful White Hair Removal with Combined Coloring and Intense Pulsed Light: A Randomized Clinical Trial

13 citations, July 2011 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery”

Coloring white hair before IPL treatment effectively helps remove it.

research Pneumatic Skin Flattening: A Novel Technology for Marked Pain Reduction in Hair Removal with High Energy Density Lasers and IPLs

39 citations, January 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”

Pneumatic Skin Flattening (PSF) significantly reduces pain during laser and IPL hair removal.

research Low Versus High Fluence Light-Induced Hair Removal: How Hair Follicle Ex Vivo Studies Translate Into Clinical Results

April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Higher fluence in hair removal damages hair follicles more, while lower fluence mimics natural hair regression, with long-term IPL treatments effectively reducing hair.

research Hair Removal With Intense Pulsed Light

45 citations, June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science”

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.

research Hair Removal by Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light Sources

85 citations, January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Lasers and intense pulsed light can safely and effectively remove hair by targeting hair follicles.

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community Minoxidil is connecting the hair on the inner part of my arms

in Satire 1 year ago

This conversation is about a user who has been using Minoxidil for nine months and just noticed hair growing on the inner part of their arms. Responses to this post suggest that they should continue using it, with an increase in frequency from 5% twice a day, as well as trying finasteride if needed.

community Start taking care of your skin and hair loss TODAY! I was telling myself I didn’t care, but I think the difference in my facial expression says it all. Take action asap before more permanent damage is done. I hope I can inspire some of you, because it’s so worth it. Not for others, for yourself! <3

in Progress Pictures 583 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared progress in treating hair loss and improving skin, using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and skin care regimen. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about costs and side effects.

community Oral min 2.5mg daily 2 month update 🦍

in Satire 826 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss. Some users noticed increased hair density, while others experienced unwanted hair growth in different areas of the body.

community Will finasteride halt my beard development ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 upvotes 4 months ago

Finasteride may slow beard growth but won't stop it. Minoxidil can help increase facial hair coverage.