Laser hair removal alexandrite ndyag evidence for Hirsutism / PCOS

Abstract summary (English) IMPORTANCE: Hirsutism represents a significant concern for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with deleterious psychological effects warranting acknowledgment and a clear imperative to provide effective management. To our knowledge, this is the first review to exclusively examine the effectiveness of laser and light-based therapies in addressing hirsutism in women with PCOS. OBJECTIVE: To synthesize the...

Journal Article, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Hirsutism is estimated to affect 10% to 20% of females, provoking significant psychological damage and social embarrassment. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a major cause of hirsutism. AIM: Assessing the impact of adding combined oral contraceptives (COCs) or metformin to laser hair removal on the quality of life of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) patients with hirsutism.

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hirsutism or excess hair growth is a common dermatological problem in females, affecting up to 10% of females worldwide. We aimed this study to compare the two hair-shortening methods shaving vs. snipping among hirsute women regarding the outcome of the therapy and also the paradoxical hypertrichosis phenomenon (terminal hair regrowth) 6 months after the final therapy session.

Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of topical finasteride 0.5% on the results of diode laser therapy in the treatment of hirsutism. METHODS: This double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial study was conducted at a private clinic in Babol, Iran, between June 2012 and July 2013, and comprised women with idiopathic hirsutism. A diode laser (810nm) treatment was applied monthly for 6 months with an extra session...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Photoepilation is the treatment of choice for hair removal in patients with hirsutism, but it remains a challenge to prevent regrowth of hairs. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate whether topical eflornithine maintains hair reduction in hirsute patients after cessation of intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. METHODS: A randomized, split-face, single-blinded controlled trial on...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: Our purpose in this study was to assess the effect of topical glyceryl trinitrate on the efficacy of long-term white hair removal aided by laser therapy in hirsute women. BACKGROUND DATA: Nitric oxide (NO) induces vasorelaxation and augmented perfusion when released from endothelial cells or from an alternatively provided exogenous source. Separately, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-mediated...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Hirsutism has a relatively high prevalence among women. Depending upon societal and ethnic norms, it can cause significant psychosocial distress. Importantly, hirsutism may be associated with underlying disorders and co-morbidities.

Journal Article, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine whether topical finasteride can enhance the efficacy of intense pulsed light hair removal. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment with radiofrequency (RF) was performed every four weeks, resulting in up to three sessions, and again at the end of the study - 6 months after the start of the experiment. Each patient also applied either finasteride or placebo...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) Laser systems that are commonly used for the treatment of hirsutism include the ruby laser (694 nm), the diode laser (800 nm), the alexandrite laser (755 nm) and the Nd:YAG laser (1084 nm). The diode laser and alexandrite laser are considered effective in treatment of hirsutism in dark-skinned patients. The response of hairs to these laser systems is variable and not complete.

Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to introduce adjunct therapy to intense pulsed light (IPL) and to assess it in terms of safety, expense, feasibility, and efficacy. BACKGROUND DATA: Currently there is no satisfactory, efficient method for long-term white hair removal. METHODS: We conducted a randomized clinical trial of hirsute patients with excessive white hair on the chin and cheeks.

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial