Hair removal using an 800-nm Diode Laser: Comparison at different treatment intervals of 45, 60, and 90 days

Hair removal using an 800-nm Diode Laser: Comparison at different treatment intervals of 45, 60, and 90 days
January 2005
To cite this article: Navid Bouzari MD, Hossein Tabatabai MD, Zahra Abbasi MD, Alireza Firooz MD, Yahya Dowlati MDPhD (2005)
Hair removal using an 800-nm Diode Laser: Comparison at different treatment intervals of 45, 60, and 90 days
International Journal of Dermatology 44 (1), 50Ò53.
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.02423.x
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Navid Bouzari, MD, Hossein Tabatabai, MD, Zahra Abbasi, MD, Alireza Firooz, MD, and Yahya Dowlati, MD, PhDFrom the Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and Mehregan Skin Laser Center, Tehran, Iran

Navid Bouzari Centre for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy 1175 NE Miami Gardens Dr. # 708 E North Miami Beach FL 331 79 USA E-mail: nbouzari@yahoo.com
Abstract

Background Some laser irradiation parameters such as wavelength, fluence, pulse duration, and spot size have been shown to influence the damage of any target inside the skin, however, the role of some patients' factors such as hair growth cycle is still under debate.

Objective To determine the association of treatment interval and laser treatment outcome.

Methods In a retrospective chart review of 176 patients undergoing laser-assisted hair removal with a diode laser 24 patients were selected. All accepted to cease the therapy, and be followed-up for 5 months. At the end of the study the patients were questioned about the efficacy of the treatment as well as the adverse effects. Hair counting was also performed. The adverse effects (pain, blister or erosion, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and folliculitis) were questioned during the follow-up period.

Results The mean hair reduction was 78.1%, 45.8%, and 28.7% in 45, 60, and 90-day interval groups, respectively (P < 0.0001).

Conclusion The treatment interval was related to the treatment outcome in our study.

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