Electroepilation (electrolysis) in hirsutism

Randomized, double‐blind clinical evaluation of the efficacy and safety of topical eflornithine HCl 13.9% cream in the treatment of women with facial hair

“…Studies have indicated that the level of facial hair regarded as socially unacceptable by the public, and distressing to those with the condition, is far less than that which many physicians would classify as clinical hirsutism 5 . Approximately 20% of women remove facial hair at least once a week, commonly using methods such as tweezing, waxing, shaving, chemical depilation, and electrolysis 1,9,10 . All have limitations in terms of effectiveness, tolerability, or convenience.…”

Einsatzgebiete einer hochenergetischen Blitzlampe (PhotoDerm®VL)

“…Neben der symptomatischen Haarentfernung durch Rasur, Zupfen, Wachsen oder chemisch depilierenden Externa werden auch Verfahren mit länger anhaltendem Therapieeffekt wie Elektrolyse und/oder Thermolyse angewendet. Zufriedenstellende Ergebnisse bleiben oft aus; Schmerzhaftigkeit, Entzün-dungsreaktionen und gelegentliche Narbenbildung führen schließlich vielfach zum Therapieabbruch [23,31]. Mit vermehrter Anwendung des PhotoDerm®VL zunächst nur bei Gefäßveränderungen zeigte sich gelegentlich als Nebeneffekt der Haarverlust im behandelten Areal.…”

A Double‐Blind Placebo Controlled Study of a 5% Lidocaine/Prilocaine Cream (EMLA) for Topical Anesthesia During Thermolysis

“…M any women have undesired hair on the upper lip 1 or other areas of the body. Permanent hair removal 2 through electrolysis or thermolysis is often desired, but the patient's fear of pain during these two procedures often prevents treatment.…”