Goldberg, 1997  Title: Topical suspension-assisted Q-switched
Nd:YAG laser hair removal.
Authors: Goldberg DJ, Littler CM, Wheeland
RG
Journal: Dermatol Surg 1997 Sep;23(9):741-5
PMID: 9311366, UI: 97457557
Affiliated institution: Department
of Dermatology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,
Newark, USA.
Cited in: McCoy
BACKGROUND: Many individuals seek to decrease facial
and body hair density. Although a variety of epilating methods
are available, improved techniques would be of interest to patients
and physicians alike.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the safety and clinical
efficacy of a new laser-based method of hair removal.
METHODS: A Q-switched Nd:YAG laser was used to scan
skin with increased hair after applying a topical carbon-based
solution. Thirty-five healthy, adult volunteers were treated with
a single treatment to selected facial, neck, and axillary sites.
RESULTS: Twelve weeks after a single treatment,
integrated site scores revealed that the majority of patients
had over 25% fewer hairs. The 12-week mean percentage of hair
reduction, based on anatomic sites, ranged up to 66% and 44% as
judged by physicians and subjects, respectively. Adverse events
were minimal and temporary.
CONCLUSION: Topical suspension-assisted Q-switched
Nd:YAG laser therapy reduces hair density after a single treatment.
Advantages include its speed, technical ease, and minimal adverse
effects.
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