31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the use of the Nd:YAG laser for hair removal and reports no new research findings.
15 citations
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that diode laser reduced axillary hair more effectively but with greater pain than intense pulsed light, with both methods producing lasting and safe results.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the use of laser and intense light sources for hair removal and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for aesthetic medicine to include these technologies.
9 citations
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March 2005 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This study reported that long-pulse alexandrite laser treatment achieved an overall hair reduction rate of 80.8% among patients, with minimal cases of hypo- or hyperpigmentation.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract describes a hair treatment series promising complete restoration of hair in cases of baldness and permanent hair removal, supported by theoretical formulations but without clinical result reports.
February 2016 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” This study found that photodynamic therapy may offer a new option for removing nonpigmented hair, although it was less effective than diode laser for black hair in mice.
May 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses laser hair removal, its scientific background, and treatment optimization but reports no new experimental findings.
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.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This report discusses laser hair removal for acne keloidalis nuchae, noting generally favorable outcomes but variability in lesion responsiveness and a need for standardized assessment criteria; it reports no new results.
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.
3 citations
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser hair removal can be an effective last-resort treatment for men with stubborn Alopecia Areata who want to be uniformly bald.
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.
23 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that the Epilight multiple wavelength pulsed-intense light source was effective for long-lasting hair removal, particularly in individuals with dark hair and light skin.
6 citations
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April 2000 in “European journal of plastic surgery” This study found that repeated treatments with the long-pulsed ruby laser result in a small but statistically significant reduction in unwanted hair, with high patient satisfaction despite modest efficacy.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses existing and emerging treatments for hirsutism, highlighting new home-use laser devices, and reports no new clinical results; the authors note that permanent hair removal remains elusive.
1 citations
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August 1984 in “Therapeutische Umschau. Revue thérapeutique” This article reviews treatments for facial hypertrichosis and hirsutism and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the potential of laser and pulsed flash-light systems for permanent hair removal.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
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.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that hirsutism in females with facial hair causes significant psychosocial impact and financial burden, with laser therapy being notably costly compared to other treatments.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
19 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” This review discusses various hair removal techniques, particularly focusing on laser hair removal, and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes the need for ongoing research to assess effectiveness.
16 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This article reviews the use of laser and light-based devices for hair removal, highlighting their effectiveness in significantly reducing hair growth in individuals with fair skin and dark hair, and suggests that photoepilation offers advantages over traditional hair removal 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.
5 citations
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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.
4 citations
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June 2007 in “PubMed” This review discusses current strategies for diagnosing and treating polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results.
May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” This article reviews existing treatments for hypertrichosis and hirsutism, noting that while eflornithine is a promising new option, the efficacy of systemic antiandrogens remains unproven in modern clinical studies.
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.
65 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews various types of primary cicatricial alopecias and emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis to improve management strategies, particularly detailing remaining lymphocytic forms and expanding on neutrophilic and mixed types.
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.
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.