Littler, 1997  Title: Laser hair removal in a patient with
hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita.
Author: Littler CM
Journal: Dermatol Surg 1997 Aug;23(8):705-7
PMID: 19256919, UI: 97401080
Affiliated institution: Division
of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Scripps Clinic and Research
Foundation, La Jolla, California 92037, USA.
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BACKGROUND: Hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita (HLC) is a cutaneous
disorder marked by diffuse lanugo-like hair present at birth.
Although affected individuals are usually healthy, the excessive
hair creates an extraordinary appearance. Permanent eradication
of their superfluous hair is therefore a priority. However, a
procedure that would achieve this objective is not currently available.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a new laser technique
for hair reduction in a patient with HLC.
METHODS: Selected sites were repeatedly treated with a neodymium:YAG
(Nd:YAG) laser subsequent to application of a topical carbon-based
solution.
RESULTS: Forty to eighty percent hair reduction was noted in
the sites treated.
CONCLUSION: Topical solution-assisted Q-switched Nd:YAG laser
hair removal is a safe and effective method for reducing hair
density in cases of extensive hypertrichosis. It is an attractive
method for children because the low fluences used minimize the
associated pain.
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