@article { author = {Nabaei, L and Sami Kermani, S and Gachkar, L}, title = {Efficacy of Diode Laser in unwanted hair removal}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Dermatology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {32-38}, year = {2004}, publisher = {Iranian Society of Dermatology}, issn = {2717-0721}, eissn = {2717-0721}, doi = {}, abstract = {Background: Numerous lasers are currently available for hair removal. Objective: To study the efficacy of a pulsed diode laser for removing unwanted hair. Patients and Methods: In this quasi-experimental clinical trial, 39 patients with unwanted hairs on chin referred to Novin-Didegan Laser Center in Tehran were treated with a diode laser system (Palomar, 810nm). Fluences ranging from 40 to 64 J/cm² (Mean, 48.3 J/cm²) were used and 3 to 7 treatment sessions with 4-6 weeks apart were performed. Evaluation of hair reduction was performed 6 months after the last treatment using paired t test. Results: Six months after the last treatment hair reduction was more than 75% in 23 patients. The mean hair reduction was 74.7%±20.5. Transient hyperpigmentation was observed in 9 patients (23%). Conclusion: The 810nm diode laser is an efficient and a safe modality for hair removal in all skin types.}, keywords = {Diode laser,Unwanted hair,Unwanted hair removal}, url = {https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98509.html}, eprint = {https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98509_4fef0e38b7aeb0be15d5f3c670d6847a.pdf} }