Hair removal with an 800-nm pulsed diode laser - 05/09/11
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Background and Objective: Laser hair removal is a relatively new procedure. Our purpose was to study the efficacy and safety of a high-power, pulsed diode laser array for removing unwanted hair. Methods: A total of 38 subjects were treated with a prototype of the 800-nm diode laser system. Fluences ranging from 10 to 40 J/cm2 (mean, 33.4 J/cm2) were used and 1 to 4 treatments (mean, 2.7) were performed. Evaluation of hair loss was performed at least 4 months after the last treatment (mean, 8.7 months) by a blinded assessment of clinical photographs. Results: A total of 59% of the subjects had only sparse hair regrowth at the final follow-up. Higher fluences and multiple treatments produced greater long-term efficacy. Transient pigmentary changes occurred in 29% of the subjects and were more common in darker skin types IV to VI (P = .047). Conclusion: The 800-nm diode laser is an efficient and safe technique for hair reduction. Adverse pigmentary effects occur, but are transient. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:442–7.)
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 | Supported by Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc, Beverly, Mass. |
| Reprint requests: R. Rox Anderson, MD, Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine, 50 Blossom St, Bartlett Extension 6, Boston, MA 02114. |
 | *Dr Manuskiatti was a research fellow at Wellman Laboratories during the study and is currently affiliated with the Department of Dermatology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol, Bangkok, Thailand. |
| J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:442–7. |
Vol 43 - N° 3
P. 442-447 - septembre 2000 Retour au numéro
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