Connolly, 1997 Title: Study reveals successful removal of unwanted hair with LPIR laser. Authors: Connolly CS, Paolini L Journal: Cosmet Dermatol 1997;10:38-40 PMID: — Cited in: Williams Williams overview Cosmetic Dermatology is not available on MedLine at this time. I hope to add information on this article after I obtain a copy.
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Finkel, 1997 Title: Pulsed alexandrite laser technology for noninvasive hair removal. Authors: Finkel B, Eliezri YD, Waldman A, Slatkine M Journal: J Clin Laser Med Surg 1997;15(5):225-9 PMID: 9612175, UI: 98275122 Affiliated institution: Elisha Medical Center, Haifa, Israel. Cited in: OBJECTIVE: Determination of the efficacy of pulsed Alexandrite Laser technology for rapid noninvasive hair removal. … Continue reading “Finkel, 1997 (Alexandrite clinical data)”
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This section lists published clinical data on various methods of hair removal. In some cases, I have included unpublished reports for methods with little or no published data. Methods and devices that remove hair chemically or mechanically Shaving Waxing, plucking, and tweezing Topical preparations Devices that emit electric energy to remove hair Electrolysis X-rays Electric … Continue reading “Medical data”
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Boss, 1999 Title: A comparison of the long-pulse and short-pulse Alexandrite laser hair removal systems. Authors: Boss WK Jr, Usal H, Thompson RC, Fiorillo MA Journal: Ann Plast Surg 1999 Apr;42(4):381-4 PMID: 10213398, UI: 99228412 Affiliated institution: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Hackensack University Hospital, 07601, USA. Cited in: Laser-assisted hair removal … Continue reading “Boss 1999 (Alexandrite clinical data)”
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The E-Pen sold by ElyseĂŠ Electro, also known as the Verseo ePen, is a home-use version of the doubtful “transdermal hair removal” method. It sends energy through an electrified Q-Tip type of cotton swab. E-Pen should be avoided by all consumers. This device has not shown any published clinical evidence it can work as claimed. … Continue reading “E-Pen Hair Removal System (WARNING)”
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Basic information Many consumers get ingrown hairs from shaving and other hair removal methods, and there are numerous products designed to help with this. Regular readers know that I write pretty tough reviews of hair removal products. Well, I’m happy to say there are a few products that can sometimes work as well as they … Continue reading “The Tend Skin Company”
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LOHS AU LOHS AU is a topical "hair inhibitor" which costs $290.00 for a 15 ml bottle. They make all sorts of unsubstantiated claims. Given that there is no published proof of this claim I would urge all consumers to avoid LOHS AUuntil there is published clinical data to back their claims. Contact information Lorenzo … Continue reading “LOHS AU (WARNING!)”
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Note: this company appears to be out of business. The information below is an archive. The newest dubious product from the scam artist(s) who brought you Kitty’s Consumer Beware! and Guaranty Hair Removal (GHR) comes Better Lase Products, also known as A Better Way. On 17 March 2001, these purveyors of scams and misinformation put … Continue reading “Better Lase Products (WARNING!)”
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Contact information Address: 150 Fifth Avenue Ste 218 New York, NY 10011 Administrative Office: 9552 W. 147th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60462 Telephone: (212) 645-9212 or (516) 773-MAXX Fax: (914) 722-1890 website: http://www.jennifermaxx.com Available product ThermaLight 2000 Photoepilator FDA clearance data 501K#: 992630 Cleared: 9/10/99 Indication: The Thermalight 2000 is indicated for removal or unwanted … Continue reading “Jennifer Maxx Inc.”
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Former contact information (bankrupt in 2002) Address: 6617 North Scottsdale Road Suite #103 Scottsdale, Arizona 85250 Telephone: 480.315.8600 Fax: 480.443.1235 former website: http://www.mwmd.com Devices [this is archival material from 1999] After researching hair removal devices since 1995, I have serious misgivings about MW Medical. Several key personnel who were formerly with the company have been … Continue reading “MW Medical, Inc. (bankrupt 2002)”
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