101 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This study observed that postlaser hair removal hypertrichosis occurred in 0.6% of patients and appeared more common in darker skin types, but was a rare phenomenon overall.
6 citations
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April 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine”
This study observed that persistent urticaria is a rare side effect of laserepilation, potentially linked to a hypersensitivity reaction in patients with allergies.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology”
This case report highlights the risk of retinal injuries from laserepilation, emphasizing the importance of practitioner training and protective eyewear to prevent irreversible vision damage.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”
This case report describes a rare instance of dermographic urticaria triggered by an 810 nm diode laser for hair removal, with symptoms managed effectively by pre-treatment with levocetirizine.
The conversation is about a user experiencing excessive hair growth on their body due to using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. The suggested solutions are shaving off the excess hair or considering laserepilation. It is mentioned that dutasteride does not cause extra hair growth, while minoxidil can stimulate hair growth in unintended areas. The user is advised to lower the dosage, concentration, or frequency of use and only apply the treatment to the desired areas.
A woman experienced increased body hair and acne with minimal hair improvement after switching from topical to oral minoxidil. Suggestions included reducing the oral dose, trying spironolactone, returning to topical minoxidil, or considering laser treatment for body hair.
The user has been using Minoxidil once daily since 2024 and started 0.5mg Finasteride in February, but hasn't seen progress and is considering increasing the dosage of both treatments. Suggestions include increasing Finasteride to 1mg daily and possibly increasing Minoxidil dosage, while considering a hair transplant later if needed.
Counterfeit minoxidil can be identified by inconsistencies in bottle fill levels, label details, and smell compared to genuine products. Genuine minoxidil has a specific alcohol-based smell and consistency, while counterfeit versions may smell musky and feel greasy.
A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.