5 citations
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September 2021 in “PubMed” This review discusses various hair removal methods and highlights that most research is limited to darker hair and fairer skin, suggesting a need for studies on light-colored hair; it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Improved access to hair removal is crucial for transgender individuals before feminizing surgeries.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that topical application of glycyrrhizic acid led to significant hair removal in rats without causing inflammation, suggesting potential for treating hypertrichosis in humans.
4 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that the long-pulsed ruby laser effectively delays hair growth and has the potential for permanent hair removal with minimal pain and side effects, offering an advantage over traditional hair removal methods.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Modern Applied Science” This study proposed a method to automatically detect and replace hair in dermoscopy images, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity in melanoma diagnostics.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” This review article outlines grooming practices and treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae, noting that while discontinuing shaving is an effective approach, those who cannot do so may benefit from adjusted shaving techniques, chemical depilatories, or laser therapies.
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.
2 citations
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January 2000 Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the mechanisms of laser and IPL hair removal, particularly for darker skin types, and reports no new findings, highlighting potential adverse effects like pigmentation changes or scarring with improper use.
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.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses current hair removal strategies in paramedian forehead flap reconstruction and reports no new clinical results; it offers recommendations to improve aesthetic outcomes by guiding timing and technique selection.
January 2025 in “Institutional Repository of Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences” Results are not reported in this abstract, which outlines a study comparing how waxing and sugaring hair removal treatments affect the skin and hair condition in the bikini area across different age groups using qualitative case study methods.
March 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study found that both traditional and "in-motion" IPL techniques achieved similar hair removal results, but the "in-motion" method may offer reduced pain during the procedure.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article explores the social and psychological factors driving male body hair grooming and the psychosocial effects of both hair removal and male pattern balding, without reporting new clinical findings.
January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” This study observed that a low energy pulsed-light device combined with galvanic energy was effective and safe for reducing unwanted hair in individuals with dark skin types V and VI.
May 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses laser hair removal, its scientific background, and treatment optimization but reports no new experimental findings.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that temporary or permanent leukotrichia may occur after intense pulsed light therapy for hair removal, likely due to differing thermal effects on melanocytes and hair follicle cells.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This review highlights the benefits of long-pulsed Nd:YAG lasers for hair removal in individuals with Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI, offering deeper follicular targeting with reduced melanin interaction, and examines emerging technologies like radiofrequency and RF microneedling for safe treatment options in skin of color.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This study introduces a polyherbal hair removal cream, reporting its effectiveness in inhibiting hair growth while minimizing skin irritation across various skin types, suggesting a natural alternative to traditional hair removal methods.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of two thioglycolate chemical depilatory creams for full genital hair removal in men and women, finding acceptable dermal tolerance despite some instances of irritation, supporting their use for pubic hair grooming.
December 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair removal with intense pulsed light can cause rare skin lesions that are hard to fully treat.
150 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the biological and physical principles of laser hair removal and reports that current laser systems do not consistently achieve permanent hair follicle destruction across treated areas.
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.
85 citations
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June 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the long-pulsed alexandrite laser effectively reduced hair growth with varying efficacy depending on the pulse duration, anatomic location, and number of treatments, without causing permanent adverse effects in skin types I–III.
40 citations
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September 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that long pulsed Nd-YAG laser treatment significantly improved acne keloidalis nuchae by reducing inflammation and hair follicles, with early intervention yielding the best results.
39 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This review examines the literature on laser hair removal to provide evidence-based guidelines for treatment intervals, pre- and post-treatment practices, and areas that should be avoided, but presents no new findings.
31 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews the history and methods of hair removal, highlighting electrolysis as the only FDA-recognized permanent option, but it presents no new findings.
22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses the use of laser and flashlamp technology for unwanted hair removal and reports no new clinical results, highlighting challenges with light-colored hair and treatment safety for darker skin tones.