Laser hair removal: a review. Gan, S. D & Graber, E. M Dermatologic surgery: official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 39(6):823--838, June, 2013.
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BACKGROUND: Unwanted hair growth is a common aesthetic problem. Laser hair removal has emerged as a leading treatment option for long-term depilation. OBJECTIVES: To extensively review the literature on laser hair removal pertaining to its theoretical basis, current laser and light-based devices, and their complications. Special treatment recommendations for darker skin types were considered. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comprehensive literature search related to the long-pulse alexandrite (755 nm), long-pulse diode (810 nm), long-pulse neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG; 1,064 nm), and intense pulsed light (IPL) system, as well as newer home-use devices, was conducted. RESULTS: The literature supports the use of the alexandrite, diode, Nd:YAG and IPL devices for long-term hair removal. Because of its longer wavelength, the Nd:YAG is the best laser system to use for pigmented skin. Further research is needed regarding the safety and efficacy of home-use devices. CONCLUSION: Current in-office laser hair removal devices effectively provide a durable solution for unwanted hair removal.
@article{gan_laser_2013,
	title = {Laser hair removal: a review},
	volume = {39},
	issn = {1524-4725},
	shorttitle = {Laser hair removal},
	doi = {10.1111/dsu.12116},
	abstract = {BACKGROUND: Unwanted hair growth is a common aesthetic problem. Laser hair removal has emerged as a leading treatment option for long-term depilation.
OBJECTIVES: To extensively review the literature on laser hair removal pertaining to its theoretical basis, current laser and light-based devices, and their complications. Special treatment recommendations for darker skin types were considered.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comprehensive literature search related to the long-pulse alexandrite (755 nm), long-pulse diode (810 nm), long-pulse neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG; 1,064 nm), and intense pulsed light (IPL) system, as well as newer home-use devices, was conducted.
RESULTS: The literature supports the use of the alexandrite, diode, Nd:YAG and IPL devices for long-term hair removal. Because of its longer wavelength, the Nd:YAG is the best laser system to use for pigmented skin. Further research is needed regarding the safety and efficacy of home-use devices.
CONCLUSION: Current in-office laser hair removal devices effectively provide a durable solution for unwanted hair removal.},
	language = {eng},
	number = {6},
	journal = {Dermatologic surgery: official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]},
	author = {Gan, Stephanie D and Graber, Emmy M},
	month = jun,
	year = {2013},
	pmid = {23332016},
	keywords = {Hair Removal, Humans, Lasers, Patient Selection},
	pages = {823--838}
}

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