Evidence‐based review of hair removal using lasers and light sources
@article{Haedersdal2006EvidencebasedRO, title={Evidence‐based review of hair removal using lasers and light sources}, author={M. Haedersdal and H. C. Wulf}, journal={Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology}, year={2006}, volume={20} }
BACKGROUND
Unwanted hair growth remains a therapeutic challenge and there is a considerable need for an effective and safe treatment modality. [...] Key MethodMETHODS
Original publications of controlled clinical trials were identified in Medline and the Cochrane Library.
RESULTS
A total of 9 randomized controlled (RCTs) and 21 controlled trials (CTs) were identified.Expand Abstract
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