Despite the variations of length and type of hair (vellus or terminal), the growth of human hair in all body sites is cyclic. Phases of active hair growth, or anagen, are separated by periods of quiescence, or telogen. The duration of both phases varies greatly depending on the body site. Whether hairs are in anagen/telogen at the time of hair removal is important because only anagen hairs are ...

Background: The need for a rapid, non-invasive method for unwanted hair removal has led to the development of various light sources for this purpose. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light Source (IPLS) on unwanted hairs. Patients and Methods: In this open, uncontrolled clinical trial, 77 different anatomical areas in 34 referred patients to “Novin Didegan Clinic” in Tehran...

PAKISTAN IS A COUNTRY OF 140 MILLION PEOPLE WITH skin complexions, hair color, and hair type that vary according to ethnic background. Among Pakistani women, hirsutism is a significant problem, with an estimated 15% to 20% suffering from some degree of the condition. To remove unwanted hair, Pakistani women have commonly used mechanical methods (such as waxing, threading, plucking, or tweezing)...

UNLABELLED Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photodepilation is usually performed as a hair removal method. The treatment is recommended to be indicated by a physician, depending on each patient and on its characteristics. However, the use of laser devices by medical laypersons is frequent and it can suppose a risk of damage for the patients. Most side effects associated to IPL photodepilation are tra...

VSP (Variable Square Pulse) Nd:YAG laser devices hold the most prominent position among all available laser sources for hair removal. This is due to the long wavelength (1064 nm) which Nd:YAG devices produce. Light with a wavelength of 1064 nm lies in a biological absorption region that allows light to penetrate deep into the skin, but at the same time its absorption in hair follicles is strong...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a home-use hair removal diode laser (TRIA Beauty, Inc., Dublin, CA) in a multiple treatment regimen. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirteen indicated adults with naturally brown or black hair and Fitzpatrick skin type I-IV received 8 monthly treatments with the diode laser at three fluences, with a fourth area left untreate...

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE Laser hair removal has become an increasingly popular method to remove unwanted or excessive hair. We have assessed the relative efficacy and discomfort associated with competing hair removal techniques, namely a high average power 810 nm diode laser using an “in-motion” technique with a market-leading 810 nm device with a single-pass vacuum-assisted technique. This study...

Background & Objective: Laser hair removal has become an increasingly popular method to remove unwanted or excessive hair. We have assessed the relative efficacy and discomfort associated with competing hair removal techniques, namely a high average power 810nm diode laser using an “in-motion” technique with a marketleading 810nm device with a single-pass vacuum-assisted technique. This study h...

Objective: To compare the efficacies of intense pulse light (IPL) versus diode laser in removal unwanted facial hair among female patients.
 Study Design: Case series.
 Place and Duration Study: Department Dermatology, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Jun 2019 to Mar 2020.
 Methodology: A total 38 patients with hirsutism diagnosed by a consultant dermatol...