11 citations
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January 2014 in “PubMed” This study found that patients with high androgen levels due to PCOS required more sessions of Nd-YAG laser therapy for hair reduction compared to those with normal or low hormone levels.
294 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that the majority of side effects from laser-assisted hair removal were associated with ruby and alexandrite lasers, particularly in patients with tanned or darker skin types.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This study found that long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is a safe and effective method for hair reduction in individuals with skin types IV and V, with significant improvements observed over six sessions.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This report describes a case where a recalcitrant folliculitis decalvans was successfully treated with a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser.
5 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This case report describes an 8-year-old girl who developed fronto-temporal hypertrichosis from 2% minoxidil solution and achieved complete resolution after two Nd:YAG laser hair removal sessions.
