Preferred methods of excess hair removal in pediatric patients with lung transplantation - 09/08/11
Reprint requests: Susan Bayliss Mallory, MD, St Louis Children’s Hospital, One Children’s Pl 3N 48, St Louis MO 63110.St Louis, Missouri
Abstract |
Background |
Hypertrichosis is common among recipients of lung transplantation taking cyclosporine and it poses a special psychosocial problem in children. Children and parents frequently inquire about methods of hair removal.
Objective |
We sought to determine preferred methods of hair removal in this population.
Methods |
We distributed a questionnaire to 104 pediatric recipients of lung transplantation. A total of 56 questionnaires (54%) were completed.
Results |
Of respondents, 91% (51 of 56) experienced hypertrichosis, 75% (38 of 51) of whom attempted treatment. Depilatory cream was the most common hair removal technique (79%, 30 of 38). Shaving, particularly with an electric razor, received the highest ratings of both satisfaction and likelihood of future use.
Limitations |
Generalizability is limited by the response rate. Preferred methods according to different hair locations were not evaluated.
Conclusion |
In our pediatric transplantation population, depilatory cream was the most commonly used treatment for hypertrichosis whereas electric shaving had the highest ratings of satisfaction and future use.
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| Emily J. Fisher, MD, is now with Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Funding sources: None. Conflicts of interest: None identified. |
Vol 55 - N° 2
P. 320-323 - août 2006 Retour au numéro
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