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Comparison between sequentional treatment with diode and alexandrite lasers versus alexandrite laser alone in the treatment of hirsutism.

Abstract
Laser systems that are commonly used for the treatment of hirsutism include the ruby laser (694 nm), the diode laser (800 nm), the alexandrite laser (755 nm) and the Nd:YAG laser (1084 nm). The diode laser and alexandrite laser are considered effective in treatment of hirsutism in dark-skinned patients. The response of hairs to these laser systems is variable and not complete. In this study, we compared the efficacy of these two laser systems for permanent hair removal. This was a randomized, controlled clinical trial that was performed with women of the age range 15-45 years old. After obtaining informed consent, the samples were randomized into two groups using random allocation software. The first group was treated with alexandrite laser alone (four sessions, two months apart). The second group was treated sequentially with diode laser for the first two sessions and alexandrite laser for the next two sessions. Overall, 111 patients (57 patients in the alexandrite laser group and 54 patients in the sequential diode-alexandrite laser group) were evaluated. There was no significant difference regarding mean of hair reduction between the two groups during the courses of treatment. Except for the first session, there was no significant difference regarding percent of patient satisfaction between the two groups (P value >0.05). Comparison between the two groups showed no significant difference one month, three months and six months after the last treatment (P value >0.05). Regarding the results of our study, there is no significant difference between sequential treatment with diode and alexandrite lasers versus alexandrite laser alone in the treatment of hirsutism. We suggest that in further studies, the efficacy of sequential treatment with other laser systems is evaluated against single treatment methods.
AuthorsMohammad Ali Nilforoushzadeh, Farahnaz Fatemi Naieni, Amir Hossein Siadat, Leila Rad
JournalJournal of drugs in dermatology : JDD (J Drugs Dermatol) Vol. 10 Issue 11 Pg. 1255-9 (Nov 2011) ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States
PMID22052304 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hair Removal (methods)
  • Hirsutism (therapy)
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy (methods)
  • Lasers, Semiconductor (therapeutic use)
  • Lasers, Solid-State (therapeutic use)
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

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