Hair removal with an 800-nm pulsed diode laser

Background and Objective: Laser hair removal is a relatively new procedure. Our purpose was to study the efficacy and safety of a high-power, pulsed diode laser array for removing unwanted hair. Methods: A total of 38 subjects were treated with a prototype of the 800-nm diode laser system. Fluences...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2000-09, Vol.43 (3), p.442-447
Main Authors: Campos, Valeria B., Dierickx, Christine C., Farinelli, William A., Lin, Tai-Yuan D., Manuskiatti, Woraphong, Anderson, R.Rox
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the skin. Cosmetics
Face
Female
Hair Removal - methods
Humans
Lasers
Leg
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Skin Pigmentation
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Background and Objective: Laser hair removal is a relatively new procedure. Our purpose was to study the efficacy and safety of a high-power, pulsed diode laser array for removing unwanted hair. Methods: A total of 38 subjects were treated with a prototype of the 800-nm diode laser system. Fluences ranging from 10 to 40 J/cm2 (mean, 33.4 J/cm2) were used and 1 to 4 treatments (mean, 2.7) were performed. Evaluation of hair loss was performed at least 4 months after the last treatment (mean, 8.7 months) by a blinded assessment of clinical photographs. Results: A total of 59% of the subjects had only sparse hair regrowth at the final follow-up. Higher fluences and multiple treatments produced greater long-term efficacy. Transient pigmentary changes occurred in 29% of the subjects and were more common in darker skin types IV to VI (P = .047). Conclusion: The 800-nm diode laser is an efficient and safe technique for hair reduction. Adverse pigmentary effects occur, but are transient. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:442–7.)
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1067/mjd.2000.107239