Klein A, Steinert S, Baeumler W, Landthaler M, Babilas P. Photoepilation with a diode laser vs. intense pulsed light: A randomized, intrapatient left-to-right trial. Br J Dermatol 2013;168:1287-93: Comment

摘要

Photoepilation with lasers or intense pulsed light (IPL, 590-1200 nm) sources is a widely used efficient and safe treatment modality for the removal of unwanted hair. Devices currently in use work on the basis of the selective photothermal destruction of hair follicles, which is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) was undertaken to compare the efficacy, side effects, and patient-rated efficacy of two popular light devices for hair removal, a diode laser (DL) and an IPL source.