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Other hair removal resources The quality of online hair removal information varies significantly from site to site. If you have not found what you needed in the HairFacts hair removal directory or via the [hair removal forum, the sites listed below are recommended for giving consistently reliable information for consumers. Medical information eMedicine world medical … Continue reading “Other hair removal resources”
Microwave hair removal Microwave hair removal was a type of epilation that used microwave radiation. This was sent through a handpiece into the skin, where the energy caused thermal damage. Extremely limited data on safety and effectiveness (especially for use on the facial hair) made this a device to avoid. Contents 1 Advantages 2 Disadvantages … Continue reading “Microwave hair removal”
Intense pulsed light (Redirected from IPL) ‘Intense pulsed light (IPL) or flashlamp is a form of light-based hair removal. Some consumers have experienced permanent hair reduction, but there is limited data on how much hair reduction is typical, and how often hair reduction occurs. Description Full spectrum (non-coherent) light and low-range infrared radiation are filtered … Continue reading “Intense pulsed light”
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Hair removal chain (Redirected from Hair removal chains) A hair removal chain or hair removal franchise is a group of practitioners operating under the same brand name in different locations. Chains include: Advanced Laser Clinics American Laser Centers Gregory System Ideal Image Sona MedSpa <!– –> Want to add or edit information? Send us an … Continue reading “Hair removal chain”
Hair removal Hair removal describes any method of removing hair, especially from the human body. Hair removal might be considered a “cosmetic” issue, but managing or removing unwanted hair can go beyond being a simple “cosmetic” problem. Many cultures have an aesthetic “ideal” amount of hair for males and females. For some of us, unwanted … Continue reading “Hair removal”
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating certain aspects of the marketing and labeling of hair removal products and devices. Drugs (CDER) 505(b) Approvals for drugs used in treating unwanted hair Medical devices (CDRH) This is done through FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), whose headquarters is shown … Continue reading “Food and Drug Administration use”
Intense pulsed light (Redirected from Flash lamp) ‘Intense pulsed light (IPL) or flashlamp is a form of light-based hair removal. Some consumers have experienced permanent hair reduction, but there is limited data on how much hair reduction is typical, and how often hair reduction occurs. Description Full spectrum (non-coherent) light and low-range infrared radiation are … Continue reading “Intense pulsed light”
Eyelash hair removal is rarely done for cosmetic reasons. Usually it is done to relieve trichiasis, a medical term for ingrown eyelashes. This can be caused by infection, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma such as burns or eyelid injury. [1] Standard treatment involves destruction of the affected eyelashes with electrology, specialized laser, or surgery. 8 … Continue reading “Eyelash hair removal”
Epilation Depilation is any method of hair removal that removes the entire hair, including the part below the skin. This can result in temporary hair removal or permanent hair removal. Common commercially available methods include: Tweezing Waxing Sugaring Epilation devices Laser hair removal Intense pulsed light Electrology <!– –> Want to add or edit information? … Continue reading “Epilation”
