Hair induction after laser-assisted hair removal and its treatment - 09/08/11
, Spiros Vlachos, MD, PhD, Marayiannis Konstantinos, MD, Loupatatzi Anastasia, MD, Savva Myrto, MD
Reprint requests: Paraskevas Kontoes, MD, PhD, 13 P.Stavrou Str, GR 11524 Athens, Greece.Athens, Greece
Abstract |
Background |
Laser hair removal is a relatively safe procedure with limited side effects. Hair induction has been previously scarcely reported.
Objective |
We sought to report the incidence of this strange side effect in a large number of patients treated for hair removal and to follow its course and treatment.
Methods |
We conducted retrospective analysis of the files of all patients who underwent laser hair removal during the time period from May 1998 until May 2005 in a private institution in Athens, Greece.
Results |
Hair induction occurs predominantly on the face and neck of female patients of Mediterranean ancestry with darker skin types. The percentage is quite low (4.5%). Laser treatment of the induced hair reduces the problem.
Limitations |
No control groups could be obtained in this study. Furthermore, the natural course of hair induction could not be studied because it was always treated or patients were lost to follow-up.
Conclusions |
Hair induction is a rare side effect of laser hair removal occurring in selected populations and body areas; however, it responds well to laser treatments.
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Vol 54 - N° 1
P. 64-67 - janvier 2006 Retour au numéro
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