Hair growth in the oral cavity following free-flap transfer from a hair-bearing area has been previously noted albeit outside the dermatology literature. Little is known about the incidence and treatment of this undesirable postoperative complication. We herein describe two cases of palatal hair occurring after complex oropharyngeal reconstruction treated with a novel combination of Nd:YAG laser together with mechanical epilation and electrolysis.
Dermatologists' attitudes toward INE generally appear to be positively related to perceived licensure requirements for INE, but these positive attitudes do not extend to independent laser use by nonphysician electrologists for hair removal.
These data are consistent with previously published literature and permit a greater understanding of the multiple attitudinal, regulatory, and ethical issues involved when considering delegated and independent CLPs by electrologists.
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