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- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of hirsutism in women, with facial hair being a particularly troubling symptom due to its impact on mental health.
- Laser-assisted hair removal has shown significant improvements in the psychological well-being of PCOS patients, making it a valuable treatment option.
- Various laser devices, including long-pulsed ruby, alexandrite, diode, and Nd:YAG, are examined for their effectiveness and safety in hair removal, with this article providing an overview of their mechanisms and the latest research findings.
Article Abstract
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been described as the common diagnosis for hirsutism in women. Facial hirsutism is by far the most distressing symptom of hyperandrogenism in women with PCOS. A statistically significant improvement in psychological well-being has been reported in patients with PCOS allocated for laser-assisted hair removal. The theory of selective photothermolysis has revolutionized laser hair removal in that it is effective and safe, when operated by sufficiently trained and experienced professionals. Long-pulsed ruby (694 nm), long-pulsed alexandrite (755 nm), diode (800-980 nm), and long-pulsed Nd:YAG (1064 nm) are commercially available laser devices for hair removal most widely studied. This article will introduce the fundamentals and mechanism of action of lasers in hair removal, in a contemporary literature review looking at medium to long term efficacy and safety profiles of various laser hair removal modalities most widely commercially available to date.
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