Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal is Safe for Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV-VI
- 1 February 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Dermatologic Surgery
- Vol. 26 (2) , 130-134
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1524-4725.2000.99185.x
Abstract
Background.Various lasers have been developed for epilation of unwanted hair. Most studies, however, have been done in white patients with minimal reference to dark-skinned individuals.Objective.To determine the safety profile of a long-pulsed alexandrite laser for hair removal in patients with FitzKeywords
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