title: Home-use devices in aesthetic dermatology.
abstract: The world of aesthetic medicine is increasingly a consumer-driven market with a wide variety of home-use devices from which the consumer can choose for treating hair removal, hair loss, acne, facial rejuvenation, and other dermatologic conditions. Where these devices fit in the physician practice and consumer routine can be confusing, as scientific studies may be weak or lacking. The specifications, price, ease-of-use, maintenance, and technology can differ greatly between devices. Thus, the physician and consumer need to define exp.
authors.affiliation: Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic, 170 S Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910, USA. emilyckeller@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Emily C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Keller
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000628:therapy; D000505:Alopecia / Q000628:therapy; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D000067088:Direct-to-Consumer Advertising; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D015595:Skin Aging
keywords: acne; aesthetic dermatology; cosmetic dermatology; diode; hair loss; hair removal; home-use device; intense pulsed light; low level light therapy; photorejuvenation