EFFICACY OF HAIR REMOVAL WITH DIODE LASER SYSTEM (808NM) CORRELATE TO NUMBER OF TREATMENTS IN DARK SKIN LIBYAN PATIENTS
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Hairstisum, Diode Laser, hair removal
Abstract
Background and Objective: The 808-nm wavelength Diode lasers is commonly used for hair removal. To date, the available spot sizes and repetition rates are defining factors in terms of penetration depth, treatment speed, and efficacy The 808nm wavelength diode laser can safely and successfully treat dark pigmented skin.
Study Design; A total of 50 adult patients with skin types I–IV were treated at 3-week intervals , the average of energy around from 10-50j\cm*2 were delivered on a monthly bases treatment into involved area by a single operator ,spot size 15*35mm standard. The device was set as short pulse (17ms), pulse rate (1 Hz-10Hz) conducted at a private clinic at a private clinic in ,Benghazi city , Libya in the period from Sep 2019 to Dec 2022 . Results;
Conclusions: Diode lasers can be used on dark pigmented skin with positive outcomes. Complications such as hypopigmentation, or hyperpigmentation occurred, but all were transient and resolved within a few months. Lasers Surg. Med. 28:150–155, 2001. © 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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Rabab R. Elhassi
Dermatology department, Omar El-Mukhtar University, Al-Beida, Libya.
Salwa A ElDibany
Associated Professor of Dermatology department, Omar El-Mukhtar University, Al-Beida, Libya