Axillary hair removal with 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser increases sweat production

Aydin, F.; Pancar, G.; Senturk, N.; Bek, Y.; Yuksel, E.; Canturk, T.; Turanli, A.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03638.x

Axillary hair removal with 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser increases sweat production

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Aydin F., Pancar G. S., Senturk N., Bek Y., Yuksel E. P., Canturk T., ...More

CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY, vol.35, no.6, pp.588-592, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 35 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2010
Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03638.x
Journal Name: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.588-592
Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Laser-assisted hair removal has become a popular treatment for eradication of body hair. Many studies have been published concerning the safety and efficacy of several laser systems. Adverse events are hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, erythema, oedema, scarring, pain and blistering. Changes in sweating have not previously been reported.