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Comparative evaluation of different hair removal lasers in skin types IV, V, and VI
January 2003
To cite this article: Ibrahim Galadari MD (2003)
Comparative evaluation of different hair removal lasers in skin types IV, V, and VI
International Journal of Dermatology 42 (1), 68Ò70.
doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.2003.01744.x
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Ibrahim Galadari, MDFrom the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Correspondence: Ibrahim Galadari, MD, United Arab Emirates Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, PO Box 8716, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. E-mail: galadari@email.com

Abstract

Background Lasers permit treatment of unwanted excess hair with less discomfort than other methods of epilation. Many lasers with different parameters are now available from which the dermatologist can choose. Improved clinical results are made possible by the high specificity and selectivity of the laser systems to pigmented hair because of the use of an appropriate wavelength with the proper pulse and duration.

Objectives We aimed to compare the results of treatment of skin types IV, V, and VI using three different laser systems.

MethodsOne hundred female patients were compared using different laser systems: 35 patients underwent epilation using a Nd-Yag laser, 33 patients using an Alexandrite laser, and 32 patients using a Diode laser.

ResultsFollow up 12 months after the multiple treatments (three to six sessions) showed an insignificant difference between these three groups (35Ò40%).

ConclusionOur findings indicate that all three laser systems tested can be used for dark skin; however, one should select a system that minimizes side-effects, primarily hypo- and hyper-pigmentation, especially when used for skin types IV, V, and VI.

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