Laser complications: hair removal.
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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David
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Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Fordham Law School, New York, NY 10022, USA. drdavidgoldberg@skinandlasers.com
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology