TY - JOUR ID - 98509 TI - Efficacy of Diode Laser in unwanted hair removal JO - Iranian Journal of Dermatology JA - IJD LA - en SN - AU - Nabaei, L AU - Sami Kermani, S AU - Gachkar, L AD - Y1 - 2004 PY - 2004 VL - 8 IS - 1 SP - 32 EP - 38 KW - Diode laser KW - Unwanted hair KW - Unwanted hair removal DO - N2 - 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. UR - https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98509.html L1 - https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98509_4fef0e38b7aeb0be15d5f3c670d6847a.pdf ER -