Abdel-Gawad, 1997 Title: Khite: a non-Western technique for temporary
hair removal.
Authors: Abdel-Gawad MM, Abdel-Hamid IA, Wagner
RF Jr
Journal: Int J Dermatol 1997 Mar;36(3):217
Affiliated institution: Department of Dermatology,
University of Mansoura, Egypt.
PMID: 9159010, UI: 97302763
BACKGROUND: Khite (also known as fatlah in Egypt) is a manual
technique of temporary vellus hair removal that is widely performed
in the Middle East.
METHODS: The technique of khite is reviewed as illustrated.
RESULTS: Khite is an effective method of removing unwanted vellus
hairs.
CONCLUSIONS: Dermatologists in all parts of the world should
be familiar with khite, because the ease of international travel
may bring patients to their attention who have khite-association
complications such as erythema, folliculitis, and secondary pigmentary
changes.
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