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Long‐pulsed ruby laser‐assisted hair removal in male‐to‐female transsexuals
Author(s) -
Paquet P,
Fumal I,
PiérardFranchimont C,
Piérard G E
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1046/j.1473-2130.2001.00015.x
Subject(s) - antiandrogens , medicine , hair removal , intense pulsed light , male to female , hair growth , pulsed laser , ruby laser , dermatology , laser , surgery , endocrinology , physiology , androgen , hormone , optics , physics , retrospective cohort study , antiandrogen
Summary Background Unwanted male‐pattern pilosity is a heavy psychological burden and can cause distress for male‐to‐female transsexuals. Orchidectomy and oestrogen supplementation combined with antiandrogens fail to make hair disappear. Aims To study the effect of long‐pulsed ruby laser treatment. Results Hair density was successfully abated on the beard and chest of three male‐to‐female transsexuals. A lingering effect over 6 months with a 50–90% hair density reduction was obtained. Conclusion Photothermolysis using the long‐pulsed ruby laser is a promising, well‐tolerated method of hair removal in male‐to‐female transsexuals under oestrogen supplementation and antiandrogens.