Management of unwanted hair in females.
The development of lasers as a treatment for unwanted hair has led to an increased interest in this field. Laser hair removal is frequently commercially led and there are few controlled studies to demonstrate efficacy. It is important to be aware of all treatment modalities for hair removal so that patients can be counselled adequately. This review covers all methods of hair removal from physical through hormonal to laser treatment and allows the reader to understand the pros and cons of each form of therapy.
Lanigan
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Lasercare Clinics, Birmingham Skin Centre, City Hospital NHS Trust, Dudley Rd., Birmingham B18 7QH, UK.
D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017373:Cyproterone Acetate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004572:Electrolysis; D005260:Female; D006204:Hair Removal; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy
D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D017373:Cyproterone Acetate