Laser complications: Hair removal |
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Authors: | David Goldberg |
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Affiliation: | 1. Skin Laser &2. Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Fordham Law School, New York, NY, USAdrdavidgoldberg@skinandlasers.com |
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Abstract: | The increasing use of laser and light source‐based hair removal techniques has led to not only an increased incidence of reported complications, but also to a better understanding of the cause of such complications. The objective of this article was to provide an understanding of the incidence and the etiology of complications following laser/light‐based hair removal. In conclusion, almost all complications following laser/light‐based hair removal techniques can be prevented with a thorough understanding of the thermally induced effect of such treatment on the hair follicle and epidermal melanin. Some newly described complications may have a variety of etiologic factors. |
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Keywords: | lasers hair removal complications |
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