Laser Hair Removal – 2012

Treatment errors resulting from use of lasers and IPL by medical laypersons: results of a nationwide survey.
Hammes S, Karsai S, Metelmann HR, Pohl L, Kaiser K, Park BH, Raulin C.
J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2012 Nov 29.

Long-term removal of unwanted hair using light.
Zandi S, Lui H.
Dermatol Clin. 2013 Jan;31(1):179-91.

Use of lasers for the management of refractory cases of hidradenitis suppurativa and pilonidal sinus.
Jain V, Jain A.
J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2012 Jul;5(3):190-2.

The efficacy of laser-assisted hair removal in the treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae; a pilot study.
Esmat SM, Abdel Hay RM, Abu Zeid OM, Hosni HN.
Eur J Dermatol. 2012 Oct 1;22(5):645-50.

Axillary Fox-Fordyce-like disease induced by laser hair removal therapy.
Yazganoğlu KD, Yazici S, Büyükbabani N, Ozkaya E.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Oct;67(4):e139-40.

Permanent hair reduction with a home-use diode laser: Safety and effectiveness 1 year after eight treatments.
Wheeland RG.
Lasers Surg Med. 2012 Sep;44(7):550-7.

Lidocaine/tetracaine peel in topical anesthesia prior to laser-assisted hair removal: Phase-II and Phase-III study results.
Alster T, Garden J, Fitzpatrick R, Rendon M, Sarkany M, Adelglass J.
J Dermatolog Treat. 2012 Sep 19.

The investigation and management of hirsutism.
Franks S.
J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2012 Jul;38(3):182-6.

Thermal damage patterns of diode hair-removal lasers according to various skin types and hair densities and colors: a simulation study.
Shirkavand A, Ataie-Fashtami L, Sarkar S, Alinaghizadeh MR, Fateh M, Zand N, Djavid GE.
Photomed Laser Surg. 2012 Jul;30(7):374-80. doi: 10.1089/pho.2011.3152.

Complete regression of a melanocytic nevus under intense pulsed light therapy for axillary hair removal in a cosmetic center.
Martín JM, Monteagudo C, Bella R, Reig I, Jordá E.
Dermatology. 2012;224(3):193-7.

Home laser treatments: acne, aging, and unwanted hair.
Chapas A, Bergstrom KG.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2012 May;11(5):666.

Urticaria induced by laser epilation: a clinical and histopathological study with extended follow-up in 36 patients.
Landa N, Corrons N, Zabalza I, Azpiazu JL.
Lasers Surg Med. 2012 Jul;44(5):384-9.

Long-term clinical evaluation of a 800-nm long-pulsed diode laser with a large spot size and vacuum-assisted suction for hair removal.
Ibrahimi OA, Kilmer SL.
Dermatol Surg. 2012 Jun;38(6):912-7.

Low fluence-high repetition rate diode laser hair removal 12-month evaluation: reducing pain and risks while keeping clinical efficacy.
Barolet D.
Lasers Surg Med. 2012 Apr;44(4):277-81.

Post-burn non-emergent hair in the male moustache area.
Royston S, Tiernan E, Wright P.
Burns. 2012 Jun;38(4):615-6.

Hirsutism in women.
Bode D, Seehusen DA, Baird D.
Am Fam Physician. 2012 Feb 15;85(4):373-80.

New intense pulse light device with square pulse technology for hirsutism in Indian patients: a pilot study.
Mohanan S, Basheerahmed P, Priyavathani R, Nellainayagam G.
J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2012 Feb;14(1):14-7.

Patient satisfaction and complications following laser hair removal in ethnic skin.
Vachiramon V, Brown T, McMichael AJ.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2012 Feb;11(2):191-5.

Bilateral axilla hair removal comparing a single wavelength alexandrite laser with combined multiplexed alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser treatment from a single laser platform.
Bernstein EF, Basilavecchio L, Plugis J.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2012 Feb;11(2):185-90.

Effects of the 755-nm Alexandrite laser on fine dark facial hair: review of 90 cases.
Uyar B, Saklamaz A.
J Dermatol. 2012 May;39(5):430-2.

Topical eflornithine hydrochloride improves the effectiveness of standard laser hair removal for treating pseudofolliculitis barbae: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
Xia Y, Cho S, Howard RS, Maggio KL.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Oct;67(4):694-9.

Guidelines on the safety of light-based home-use hair removal devices from the European Society for Laser Dermatology.
Town G, Ash C, Dierickx C, Fritz K, Bjerring P, Haedersdal M.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012 Jul;26(7):799-811.

Treatment of focal axillary hyperhidrosis using a long-pulsed Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser at hair reduction settings.
Letada PR, Landers JT, Uebelhoer NS, Shumaker PR.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2012 Jan;11(1):59-63.

Selective photothermolysis to target sebaceous glands: theoretical estimation of parameters and preliminary results using a free electron laser.
Sakamoto FH, Doukas AG, Farinelli WA, Tannous Z, Shinn M, Benson S, Williams GP, Gubeli JF 3rd, Dylla HF, Anderson RR.
Lasers Surg Med. 2012 Feb;44(2):175-83.

Low-fluence vs. standard fluence hair removal: a contralateral control non-inferiority study.
Halachmi S, Lapidoth M.
J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2012 Feb;14(1):2-6.

Long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser vs. intense pulsed light for hair removal in dark skin: a randomized controlled trial.
Ismail SA.
Br J Dermatol. 2012 Feb;166(2):317-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10695.x. Epub 2012 Jan 9.

A split axilla comparison study of axillary hair removal with low fluence high repetition rate 810 nm diode laser vs. high fluence low repetition rate 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser.
Wanitphakdeedecha R, Thanomkitti K, Sethabutra P, Eimpunth S, Manuskiatti W.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012 Sep;26(9):1133-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04231.x. Epub 2011 Sep 19.