Lask, 1997  Title: Laser-assisted hair removal by selective
photothermolysis. Preliminary results.
Authors: Lask G, Elman M, Slatkine M, Waldman
A, Rozenberg Z
Journal: Dermatol Surg 1997 Sep;23(9):737-9
PMID: 9311365, UI: 97457556
Affiliated institution: Division
of Dermatology, UCLA Medical Center, USA.
Cited in: McCoy
BACKGROUND: Laser-assisted hair removal with the
long pulsed ruby laser is a promising new technique based on selectively
targeting melanin in hair follicles.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate
the efficacy and safety of the long pulsed ruby laser (EpiTouch)
for hair removal.
METHODS: The Epitouch laser was used for hair removal
of the arms of 20 patients. The areas were evaluated immediately
post-treatment, and at 1, 4, 8, and 12 weeks, for efficacy and
complications.
RESULTS: Postoperative results showed 40-80% regrowth
after 12 weeks.
CONCLUSION: Selective melanin-based photothermolysis
with a free running pulsed ruby laser seems to be a promising,
noninvasive technique for long-term hair removal. More than one
treatment is necessary since only anagen hair will be affected.
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