Richards, 1995  Title: Electrolysis: observations from 13 years
and 140,000 hours of experience.
Authors: Richards RN, Meharg GE
Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol 1995 Oct;33(4):662-6
PMID: 7673501, UI: 95403755
Affiliated institution: North York
General Hospital, Sunnybrook Hospital, University of Toronto,
Ontario, Canada.
Cited in: Lin
Electrolysis has been performed since 1875. Electrolysis
satisfactorily removes hair from women with static hair growth,
but women with hirsutism often require concomitant management
of their hormonal problems. We have found the blend method to
be the most effective modality for permanent hair removal. Attention
must be given to proper electrolysis technique, including accurate
needle insertion and appropriate intensities and duration. Scarring
does not occur with properly performed electrolysis. Hair is not
an electrical conductor and electronic tweezers do not result
in permanent hair removal. Shaving 1 to 5 days before electrolysis
greatly increases efficacy because it ensures that only growing
anagen hairs are epilated. The recent availability of EMLA (eutectic
mixture of local anesthetics) has been beneficial in reducing
the sensations of electrolysis. The availability of prepackaged,
presterilized, individual electrolysis needles has greatly reduced
the need for more complicated sterilization procedures.
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