Wagner, 1993  Title: Medical and technical issues in office
electrolysis and thermolysis.
Author: Wagner RF Jr
Journal: J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1993 Jun;19(6):575-7
PMID: 8509519, UI: 93286272
Affiliated institution: Department
of Dermatology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
77555-0783.
BACKGROUND. Most university medical centers do not
directly offer electrolysis or thermolysis services to hirsute
patients. Little research activity has been focused on these procedures.
The successful introduction of a clinical and research electrolysis
service into the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) dermatology
clinic is described. OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this communication
is to familiarize clinicians with an electrolysis service in a
university clinic setting. New advances in permanent hair removal
equipment and methods are reviewed. METHODS. A description of
the UTMB electrolysis clinic is given. RESULTS. Electrolysis services
offered by the UTMB dermatology department have been well received
by patients, clinical staff, UTMB faculty, UTMB resident physicians,
and private physicians. CONCLUSION. This successful medical model
for electrolysis services may provide other university dermatology
clinics with background information for the development of their
own programs. Future research advances in electrolysis and the
management of hirsutism may result from this activity.
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