Investigating effects of laser hair removal in people from different ethnic groups

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: aser treatment of excess hair growth; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10288390
• Lead Sponsor: Klinika Mlodosci

Brief Summary

2020 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32273953/ results (added 19/02/2021) 2019 Other publications in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31360384/ (added 30/12/2022)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-11-27
• Study Completion: 2019-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 9 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 217

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 20-40 years
2. Undergoing laser hair reduction treatment

Exclusion Criteria

1. Any previous laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments in the study area
2. Cancer
3. Use of hormonal drugs, photosensitizing drugs or antibiotics
4. Use of cosmetics containing retinol, vitamins A, E, or C, or fruit acids
5. Intake of herbs that can be photosensitizing
6. Suntan
7. Chemical or mechanical depilation or hair bleaching during previous 6 weeks
8. Irritated skin, dermatosis of various etiology, livedo reticularis or photodermatitis
9. Epilepsy
10. Pregnancy and breastfeeding
11. Isotretinoin use within the past year
12. History of photosensitivity
13. History of hypertrophic scars and keloids

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified