Lloyd, 2000  Title: Long-term evaluation of the long-pulsed
alexandrite laser for the removal of bikini hair at shortened
treatment intervals.
Authors: Lloyd JR, Mirkov M
Journal: Dermatol Surg 2000 Jul;26(7):633-7
PMID: 10886269
Affiliated institution: Department of Clinical
Internal Medicine, Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine,
Rootstown, Ohio, USA. jrl2@neoucom.edu
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BACKGROUND: Laser-assisted hair removal is becoming the treatment
of choice for removing unwanted hair. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of
this work was to determine the long-term efficacy of the long-pulsed
infrared (LPIR) laser at shortened treatment intervals for the
treatment of bikini hair. METHODS: Eleven patients received five
treatments at 3-week intervals to the right groin using the LPIR
laser. Laser parameters were held constant for all treatments:
10 mm spot size, 20 J, and 20-msec pulse duration. Results were
evaluated 1 year after the last laser treatment. Hair counts were
performed. RESULTS: The average patient had a 78% clearance of
hair noted at 1 year with no evidence of scarring or pigmentary
changes. CONCLUSIONS: A simulated model of cutaneous hair follicles
provides evidence that shorter treatment intervals (3 weeks) may
be preferable for more complete destruction of the hair follicle
bulb and bulge.
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