Bartley, 1987  Title: An experimental study to compare methods
of eyelash ablation.
Authors: Bartley GB, Bullock JD, Olsen TG,
Lutz PD
Journal: Ophthalmology 1987 Oct;94(10):1286-9
PMID: 3684207
Affiliated institution: Department
of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905
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Epilation, electrolysis, cryotherapy, and argon
laser thermal ablation were used to remove eyelashes of rabbits.
Epilation and electrolysis were done in the standard fashion.
Nitrous oxide cryotherapy was applied in a double rapid-freeze/slow-thaw
manner for either 30 or 60 seconds. Argon laser settings were
1 W, 50-micron spot size, and durations of 0.2, 0.5, or 1.0 second.
The rabbits were euthanized immediately, 24 hours, 2 weeks, or
3 months after the procedure. Epilation was followed by total
regrowth of eyelashes within 2 weeks. Electrolysis showed focal
destruction of follicles with variable regrowth. Cryotherapy resulted
in moderate-to-severe eyelid scarring with minimal regrowth. Argon
laser thermal ablation produced focal necrosis and variable follicle
destruction. Argon laser thermal ablation may be a suitable alternative
to electrolysis or cryotherapy in selected cases of trichiasis.
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