Does hair removal using intense pulsed light (IPL) devices change the effectiveness of subsequent hair removal using a laser?

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Hair removal; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN15845264
• Lead Sponsor: Magdalena Atta-Motte

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-09-25
• Last Update Posted: 29 October 2019
• Study Completion: 2020-05-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy females
2. Aged 21-23 years
3. Thick, black hairs in axilla
4. No history of use of light-based methods of hair reduction
5. Skin type II-III

Exclusion Criteria

1. Cancer or history of cancer
2. Use of light based devices for hair removal on axilla
3. History of keloid scarring
4. Active infection or a history of herpes simplex in the treatment area
5. Use of depilatories or other hair removal treatments, such as waxing, plucking or electrolysis, within the preceding 6 weeks
6. Hypersensitivity to hydroquinone or other bleaching agents, if applicable
7. Use of oral Accutane (isotretinoin) within the preceding 6 months
8. Epilepsy or other light-related condition

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified