Learn More About Laser Hair Removal
Before deciding to get laser hair removal (LHR), check out these resources.
+ Hair Color and Thickness
- Not all blonde people’s hair is blonde » more on red, white, grey, and thin hair too
- Does laser work on red hair »
- Facts about grey hair »
- Laser candidate guide »
+ Paradoxical Hypertrichosis (PH)
- Can laser hair removal stimulate hair growth »
- Paradoxical hypertrichosis after laser epilation »
- Paradoxical hypertrichosis after laser therapy: A review »
- Paradoxical effects of hair removal systems »
- If hair growth increases after LHR »
- Paradoxical hypertrichosis not uncommon after laser hair removal »
- Long-term outcome of a patient with paradoxical hypertrichosis »
Paradoxical Hypertrichosis Testimonials
+ Skin with Melanin
- Laser settings and the type of laser matters »
- Melanin and LHR – What’s the connection? »
- Laser treatment of darker skin tones »
- Hyperpigmentation considerations and treatments »
+ Hair Bumps - Pseudo Folliculitis Barbae + Discoloration
+ Transgender Care
- Transgender care and hair removal »
- Vaginoplasty without preoperative hair removal. Possible? Yes! »
- Sex reassignment: Male to female surgery »
- Few insurance companies cover permanent hair removal for transgender and gender minority patients »
+ History of Laser Hair Removal
- How LHR was invented » Interview with inventor Dr. Rox Anderson (play audio at top)
+ About LHR + Types of Lasers
- All laser types explained 1»
- All laser types explained 2 »
- Pros and cons of all types »
- LHR questions answered »
- Diode laser: Permanent hair “reduction” not “removal” »
- WebMD on IPL treatment »
- About Nd: YAG laser »
- Side-effects of Nd:YAG, Ruby,& alexandrite lasers »
- Lasers in dermatology, an overview of types and indications »
- Alexandrite vs IPL »
- Lasers in dermatology: an overview »
- Comparative evaluation of three laser systems »
+ Medications That Pose Risks
- Photosensitive Medications » Burn Risks
- Paradoxical hypertrichosis Risks from hormone supplements and corticosteroids »
+ At-Home Devices
* Are at-home lasers too good to be true? » Guidelines on the safety of light-based-at-home devices »
+ Other Worthy Reads
Scientific Studies
- Jama Dermatology »
- National Library of Medicine »
- Science Direct »
- Scientific Abstract » of PH on 21yr old male
- PH After Laser-Assisted Hair Removal »
- Laser hair removal: A review »
- Biological and clinical aspects in laser hair removal »
- Laser and IPL technologies »
- Laser-assisted hair removal for facial hirsutism »
Blogs + Articles
- Infinity Spa, Is laser hair removal really permanent »
- Huffpost »
- Laser and light-based hair removal »
+ File a Complaint
- Call: 1-877-FTC-HELP 1-877-ID-THEFT
- Mail: Consumer Response Center 9015 Junction Drive Suite 2 Annapolis Junction MD 20701
- Call:1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
- Mail: 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857
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