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Laser hair removal in a patient with polycystic ovarian syndrome and vitiligo
Author(s) -
Zainab Jiyad
Publication year - 2011
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 - 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2010.00542.x
Subject(s) - vitiligo , hirsutism , dermatology , medicine , hair removal , polycystic ovary , pigmentation disorder , surgery , endocrinology , diabetes mellitus , insulin resistance
Summary It is well recognized that vitiligo displays the Koebner phenomenon. However, the impact of this phenomenon on hair removal in these patients has little been considered. This is a challenging case of a woman with hirsutism and vitiligo who opted to have laser hair removal treatment.