Effectiveness of Diode Laser (808nm) on Hair Reduction

Abstract

Some people complained from unwanted excess of hair and from hair grown in abnormal sites of the body that causes embarrassment for them. Many reasons cause unwanted hair growth, for example, genetic, systematic disease, or drug reactions. Excessive hair was categorized as either hirsutism or hypertrichosis depending on the cause. Many methods were used for unwanted hair epilation. They are mainly divided into two categories, either temporary or permanent. The temporary methods include threading, bleaching, shaving, waxing and plucking, while permanent methods include electrolysis, laser and IPL.The used of diode laser in hair reduction in dark skin patients, safe and carries low risk of complication.