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Glossary Mechanical Hair Removal

involves using devices to physically pull hair from roots

Mechanical Hair Removal, also known as Mechanical Epilation, involves the use of devices or tools to physically remove hair from the skin. This can include methods like tweezing, threading, or using epilators, which grasp and pull out multiple hairs from the root simultaneously. This technique can provide longer-lasting results compared to shaving, as it removes the entire hair shaft rather than just cutting it at the skin's surface.

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research Mechanical upper bowel obstruction caused by a large trichobezoar in a young woman: A very unusual case report

February 2024 in “World journal of clinical cases”

This case study reported a 24-year-old woman with a trichobezoar causing a bowel obstruction, which required surgical removal to prevent serious complications, leading to a full recovery after treatment.

research Laser facial hair removal protocol and key consultation considerations

1 citations , October 2014 in “Journal of aesthetic nursing”

This article presents a facial hair removal treatment protocol from a clinical laser nurse perspective, discussing best practices but reporting no new clinical findings.

research The effectiveness of waxing or epilation compared to conventional methods of hair removal in reducing the incidence of surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

December 2024 in “Frontiers in Surgery”

This systematic review found no existing studies evaluating the effectiveness of waxing and mechanical epilation as methods of preoperative hair removal to reduce surgical site infections, highlighting a potential area for future research.

research Case Report: Penile Strangulation Secondary to Hair Tourniquet

6 citations , August 2020 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics”

This report discusses two pediatric cases of penile strangulation caused by maternal hair strands and emphasizes the need for swift diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications.

research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism

11 citations , May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology”

This review explores the evaluation and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing a systematic approach to uncovering its causes and recommending combination therapies for effective management, but presents no new results.

research PCOS.

1 citations , January 2009 in “PubMed”

This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness and safety of various treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome including finasteride, flutamide, and metformin, but does not provide specific new results.

research Exogenous and endogenous lipids of human hair

21 citations , March 2017 in “Skin research and technology”

In this study, extracting internal lipids from Caucasian hair fibers led to decreased water permeability, influenced by the fluidity of lipids.

research The evaluation and management of hirsutism*1

195 citations , May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology”

This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing that a systematic evaluation can determine its cause, while combination therapy effectively manages the condition for most patients.

research Clinical review 73: Medical treatment of androgen-dependent hirsutism.

24 citations , September 1995 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

This article discusses the combination of mechanical hair removal and medication use for hirsutism improvement, noting that no drugs are approved for this condition in North America, and calls for well-designed comparative studies.

research Hirsutism and virilization

13 citations , January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine”

This article outlines common and serious causes of excessive body hair in women, noting that benign conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are treatable, while dangerous causes require swift medical attention; it reports no new results.

research Idiopathic hirsutism: excessive bodily and facial hair in women

11 citations , February 2008 in “British journal of nursing”

This article reviews idiopathic hirsutism, focusing on its definition, diagnosis, causes, and treatment options, without presenting new clinical findings.

research Management of the Hirsute Woman

5 citations , June 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This article discusses management strategies for hirsutism in women and provides no new clinical research results.

research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment

2 citations , January 2012 in “Journal of metabolic syndrome”

This review summarizes current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism but provides no new clinical results.

research Targeting hirsutism: a new approach*1

1 citations , June 2004 in “Sexuality, reproduction & menopause”

This review discusses the use of eflornithine cream for managing hirsutism in women and reports promising results from clinical experience but presents no new clinical trials.

research Hirsutism and Quality of Life

January 2010 in “Springer eBooks”

This review discusses the psychological and social challenges of hirsutism in women and suggests that eflornithine cream may offer a small quality of life improvement for affected individuals, though with limited evidence.

research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

76 citations , January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

This review discusses the dermatologic features of PCOS as potential early indicators of the syndrome and notes that treatment of these conditions may enhance quality of life and psychological well-being, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Keloid Formation and Any Skin Complications in Patients Treated With Isotretinoin and Undergone Any Skin‐Related Procedures

1 citations , November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

In this study, researchers reviewed data on isotretinoin and concluded that delaying certain skin procedures like laser hair removal and chemical peels after isotretinoin treatment may not be necessary, though caution is advised for fully ablative treatments, and lower isotretinoin doses are recommended.

research Hair shaft miniaturization causes stem cell depletion through mechanosensory signals mediated by a Piezo1-calcium-TNF-α axis

23 citations , October 2021 in “Cell Stem Cell”

This study found that hair shaft miniaturization in aging and genetic hypotrichosis leads to hair follicle stem cell loss through mechanical compression and apoptosis mediated by the Piezo1 channel.

research Comprehensive clinical management of hirsutism

14 citations , March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology”

This article provides an overview of treatment options for hirsutism, summarizing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.

research Decision letter: Hair follicle epidermal stem cells define a niche for tactile sensation

August 2018

In this study, upper-bulge epidermal stem cells in mouse hair follicles were shown to play a role in forming tactile sensory units by creating an extracellular matrix that supports nerve interactions.

research Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a patient with hirsutism

19 citations , March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism”

A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.

research No. 350-Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment

5 citations , October 2017 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada”

This review discusses the causes and management of hirsutism and suggests improvement can be achieved with a combination of hair removal, suppression of androgen production, and lifestyle changes over 6 to 9 months.

research MANAGEMENT OF HIRSUTISM

3 citations , December 1982 in “Australasian journal of dermatology”

This article reviews approaches to managing hirsutism but does not report new clinical findings.

research UPDATE ON IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

6 citations , July 2013 in “Acta Clinica Belgica”

This review discusses idiopathic hirsutism and suggests that combination treatment, including androgen suppression and cosmetic methods, is most effective, but notes that its pathogenesis remains unclear.

research Glabellar pomade crust mimicking dyskeratosis follicularis

1 citations , March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This case report describes a 79-year-old woman whose skin lesions were attributed to a cosmetic product, with complete resolution following mechanical removal of material and metronidazole treatment.

research Tissue Expansion in the Head and Neck

5 citations , July 2019 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics”

This article discusses challenges and limitations of using simple tissue mechanics for repairing head and neck skin defects in trauma and does not report new findings; it highlights potential problems with routine methods.

research FINE HAIR ON AMERICAN BOVINE LEATHERS

1 citations , January 2020 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)”

This paper conducts a scientific evaluation of fine hair issues in American bovine hides and suggests measures to minimize this seasonal problem, particularly in winter production.