39 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Pneumatic Skin Flattening (PSF) significantly reduces pain during laser and IPL hair removal.
13 citations,
July 2011 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Coloring white hair before IPL treatment effectively helps remove it.
11 citations,
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” IPL can cause unexpected hair growth in nearby untreated areas.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The home-use IPL device effectively reduced hair and delayed its regrowth after six months of use, with users happy and no negative side effects.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The IPL device is safe, effective, and has high patient satisfaction for hair removal.
54 citations,
November 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Combining LFQS and IPL is more effective and faster for treating melasma than LFQS alone.
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%.
33 citations,
October 2016 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.
18 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical eflornithine helps maintain hair reduction after IPL therapy in women with facial hirsutism.
10 citations,
October 2009 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” IPL treatment can significantly reduce hair in faun tail but may need local anesthesia.
7 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Home-use lasers and IPL devices are unlikely to directly cause paradoxical hair growth; it may be linked to inflammation or hormonal issues.
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.
The study concluded that hirsutism is most common in women aged 14 to 48, often caused by PCOS, and can be effectively treated with Nd YAG laser and IPL.
12 citations,
January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” Lasers and IPL are the most efficient for short-term hair removal, especially for people with dark hair and light skin, but require multiple sessions for longer-lasting effects.
143 citations,
January 2013 in “Dermatologic surgery” In-office laser hair removal works well long-term, especially Nd:YAG for darker skin, but home devices need more testing.
134 citations,
September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
85 citations,
January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and intense pulsed light can safely and effectively remove hair by targeting hair follicles.
82 citations,
May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
41 citations,
September 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser effectively reduced facial hair in women, with no significant difference in satisfaction after 6 months, but intense pulsed light was more painful.
39 citations,
July 2005 in “Current medical research and opinion” Topical cream eflornithine 11.5% can slow hair growth and may help reduce hair removal frequency.
30 citations,
April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
24 citations,
March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
19 citations,
March 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Isotretinoin can cause serious birth defects and needs careful use, especially in pregnant women.
17 citations,
December 2008 in “Dermatology” Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.
15 citations,
January 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Home-use light devices can significantly reduce hair but are less effective on very dark skin and slower than professional devices.
15 citations,
September 2014 in “Dermatologic surgery” Diode laser removes hair better but is more painful than intense pulsed light.
8 citations,
February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
6 citations,
June 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light treatment mainly damages pigmented hair parts but spares stem cells, allowing hair to regrow.
5 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” At-home laser and light devices can safely reduce acne and hair growth when used correctly but are less effective than professional treatments.