Laser hair removal in a patient with hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita (HLC) is a cutaneous disorder marked by diffuse lanugo-like hair present at birth. Although affected individuals are usually healthy, the excessive hair creates an extraordinary appearance. Permanent eradication of their superfluous hair is therefore a priority. However, a procedure that would achieve this objective is not currently available.

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the efficacy of a new laser technique for hair reduction in a patient with HLC.

METHODS:

Selected sites were repeatedly treated with a neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser subsequent to application of a topical carbon-based solution.

RESULTS:

Forty to eighty percent hair reduction was noted in the sites treated.

CONCLUSION:

Topical solution-assisted Q-switched Nd:YAG laser hair removal is a safe and effective method for reducing hair density in cases of extensive hypertrichosis. It is an attractive method for children because the low fluences used minimize the associated pain.

• Authors: C M Littler
• Journal: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] (Dermatol Surg) Vol. 23 Issue 8 Pg. 705-7 (Aug 1997) ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9256919 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Aluminum Silicates
• Anesthetics, Local
• Drug Combinations
• Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination
• Ointments
• Solutions
• Prilocaine
• Neodymium
• Yttrium
• Carbon
• Lidocaine

Topics

• Administration, Cutaneous
• Aluminum Silicates
• Anesthetics, Local (administration & dosage)
• Carbon (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Child
• Drug Combinations
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hair Removal (methods)
• Humans
• Hypertrichosis (congenital, surgery)
• Laser Therapy
• Lidocaine (administration & dosage)
• Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination
• Neodymium
• Ointments
• Prilocaine (administration & dosage)
• Solutions
• Yttrium