June 2026 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This randomized trial found that diode laser achieved more favorable long-term hair removal outcomes but induced more discomfort and transient adverse effects compared to intense pulsed light in women with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
67 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the EpiLight Hair Removal System achieved approximately 60% hair removal after 12 weeks following a single treatment, indicating effectiveness and safety for long-term hair reduction.
85 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the use of light-based technologies for hair removal, detailing different laser systems and treatment protocols, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” This study found that photoepilation using intense pulsed light significantly reduced hair growth parameters, and phototrichograms may offer an objective method to evaluate its effectiveness.
134 citations
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that low fluence photoepilation with intense pulsed light targets the pigmented area of hair follicles, causing temporary hair loss by inducing a catagen-like state without severe follicle damage.
45 citations
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June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that non-coherent intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment significantly reduced hair growth by about 80% in patients with skin type III-V without causing side effects.
6 citations
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November 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” This article reviews new developments in hypertrichosis treatments and reports no new clinical results; permanent depilation by photothermolysis and eflornithine cream are highlighted as promising options.
5 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses pain management strategies for optical permanent hair removal, which causes pain due to the increase in skin surface temperature, but reports no new experimental results.
28 citations
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” 29 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses various physical treatments for unwanted hair, including the use of lasers and light sources, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study found that intense pulse light and diode laser treatments were similarly effective and tolerable for reducing unwanted facial hair in female patients with hirsutism, with no significant differences in hair reduction, adverse effects, or patient satisfaction between the two methods.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This research found that spontaneous and depilation-induced hair growth result in biologically distinct telogen phases in murine skin, with variations in thickness, pigment content, and hair follicle composition.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
61 citations
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April 2023 in “Advanced Materials” This study introduced a viscoelastic dry electrode that successfully reduces motion artifacts in EP monitoring on hairy skin, maintaining stable performance for up to 48 days.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a square pulse, low-fluence IPL device used at home significantly reduced terminal hair count by 87% six months post-treatment, with evidence of hair miniaturization similar to professional laser treatments.
32 citations
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March 2006 in “PubMed” This article reviews treatment options for unwanted facial hair in women, noting that eflornithine 13.9% cream reduces hair growth rate and can be combined with other methods.
15 citations
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January 2008 in “PubMed” This article reviews considerations and requirements for performing laser hair removal and reports no new clinical results.
November 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This review examines the benefits and preparation methods of herbal versus chemical depilatories, highlighting the potential safety and efficacy advantages of herbal ingredients but provides no new experimental findings.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that human hair follicles demonstrated a dose-dependent response to light in an ex vivo photoepilation model, which could predict the clinical efficacy and permanency of light-based hair removal devices.
39 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This article discusses the scientific and safety aspects of optical hair removal devices but reports no new clinical results; it notes encouraging initial reports of long-term efficacy.
21 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” In this study, diode laser treatment for hair removal effectively reduced hair across different ethnicities and Fitzpatrick skin types, though side effects like sensitivity, hyperpigmentation, and burns varied by ethnicity and number of treatments. However, these were temporary and did not compromise overall treatment success.
September 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a new high-power, 810 nm diode laser for hair removal, finding it to be effective and safe, with a mean hair reduction of 74.4% in one session, and noted it worked efficiently on both large and small areas with minimal side effects.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 2 citations
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March 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study describes a new two-step method for effectively removing hair particles from split-thickness skin grafts from the scalp, potentially preventing foreign-body reactions at recipient sites.
4 citations
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August 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study concluded that both low and incremental radiant exposures of diode lasers produced similar hair reduction and patient satisfaction, but low radiant exposure was less painful and better tolerated.
91 citations
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article compares traditional nonlaser hair removal methods with newly developed laser-assisted techniques, discussing their applications but not presenting new research findings.
3 citations
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March 2013 in “QScience Connect” This study found that low power He:Ne laser and methylene blue successfully damaged hair follicles in mice while preserving the epidermis, suggesting a potential for improved long-term hair removal options.
8 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This review discusses advancements in laser hair removal technologies and the potential role of radiofrequency for certain hair types, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Advanced Plastic Surgery Research” This study found that the LightSheer Diode EP Laser System significantly reduced hair growth among women with hirsutism, with side effects disappearing within three days and no long-term skin pigmentation issues observed.
8 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that IPL hair reduction led to significant decreases in hair count and thickness by promoting hair follicle miniaturization, increased telogen phase, and reduced cell proliferation.