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Long-pulsed ruby laser-assisted hair removal in male-to-female transsexuals.
Paquet, Philippe; Fumal, I.; Pierard, Claudine et al.
2002In Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 1 (1), p. 8-12
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Abstract :
[en] BACKGROUND: Unwanted male-pattern pilosity is a heavy psychological burden and can cause distress for male-to-female transsexuals. Orchidectomy and oestrogen supplementation combined with antiandrogens fail to make hair disappear. AIMS: To study the effect of long-pulsed ruby laser treatment. RESULTS: Hair density was successfully abated on the beard and chest of three male-to-female transsexuals. A lingering effect over 6 months with a 50-90% hair density reduction was obtained. CONCLUSION: Photothermolysis using the long-pulsed ruby laser is a promising, well-tolerated method of hair removal in male-to-female transsexuals under oestrogen supplementation and antiandrogens.
Disciplines :
Dermatology
Author, co-author :
Paquet, Philippe ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Fumal, I.;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Pierard, Claudine ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Pierard, Gérald ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Language :
English
Title :
Long-pulsed ruby laser-assisted hair removal in male-to-female transsexuals.
Publication date :
2002
Journal title :
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
ISSN :
1473-2130
eISSN :
1473-2165
Publisher :
Blackwell Publishing
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
Pages :
8-12
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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