Laser treatment of unwanted hair
Ball C M
Record ID 32004000068
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess how effective and safe laser treatment is for the removal of unwanted hair in people with or without hirsutism, requesting hair removal.
Authors' recommendations:
The studies we found suggest that laser depilation reduced hair growth in patients with unwanted hair, though multiple treatments may be required. Complications were minor and usually transient. The effects lasted for several weeks to months, with subsequent hair growth being possibly finer or slower. We found no evidence on the effects of laser depilation compared with any other method of depilation, such as waxing or electrolysis. We found no clear information on the best technique or energy level to use.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.wihrd.soton.ac.uk
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Hair Removal
- Lasers
Contact
Organisation Name:
Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
Contact Address:
Pauline King. Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, Boldrewood Medical School, Bassett Crescent East, Highfield, Southampton. SO16 7PX Tel. +44 1703 595661 Fax +44 1703 595662
Copyright:
Bazian Ltd, Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
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