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AHRS Transdermal electrolysis: Totally temporary results – or – How to waste $4,400.00 needle-lessly! Please see my page on Rejuvenu International Limited for the most recent information on this company. There’s actually no need for this page, since no transgendered woman has reported permanent facial hair removal using Transdermal Electrolysis alone. TE marketers … Continue reading “AHRS (WARNING!)”
Lucy Peters is a New York based electrolysis practitioner and epilator manufacturer. Peters’ proprietary Integrated System is a flash thermolysis device used in conjunction with flexible, insulated, bulbous-tipped probes. Several locations are connected to the brand. This company has provided satisfactory results for many consumers, though they are known for overpromise in their marketing materials. Their … Continue reading “Lucy Peters International, Inc.”
Manufacturer of the Proteus EP 2000 “Joule” professional electrolysis epilator. Former contact information P.O. Box 678 Bellingham, MA 02019 800-343 4966 lasertraining.com/Dermascan/proteus.Html electrolysis@lasertraining.com Available devices Epilator name G B T FT MNG EP 2000 “Joule” Key to features: G = Galvanic B = Blend T = Thermolysis FT = Flash Thermolysis MNG = Multiple-Needle Galvanic … Continue reading “Dermascan (Proteus), Inc.”
Berkowits School of Electrolysis was founded in 1978 by Barry Herman. In addition to electrology training, they also teach laser hair removal procedures and offer training required for certification in many states. In 1982, Mr. Herman began manufacture of the Berkowits 2200S epilator, a needle-type thermolysis device. The device was cleared by FDA in 1986 … Continue reading “Berkowits School of Electrolysis, Inc.”
Electrolysis manufacturers Shaving manufacturers Laser and flash lamp manufacturers Microwave manufacturers Electric tweezer manufacturers
It’s very hard to separate the facts from the quacks, so I recommend relying on published, peer-reviewed medical literature for the most reliable information. I’ve listed a handful of websites which have compiled reliable information, and I’ve also listed some of the worst offenders for spreading misinformation. The “A” List The following websites provide what … Continue reading “Information sources on hair removal”
OK, most women don’t talk about this, but we all tend to get hair on our chins. Some of us get a few wispy ones that we feel once in a while, or we spot one in the mirror now and then. Some of us get pretty coarse and dark hairs that require a lot … Continue reading “Chin hair removal”
U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration 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) … Continue reading “FDA and hair removal”
Government regulation The United States federal government regulates hair removal through several agencies, primarily FDA. Click on the appropriate link for details on the full scope of their regulatory activities. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approves certain drugs for treating unwanted hair. Clears certain medical devices to market for removing unwanted … Continue reading “Governmental hair removal regulation”
510(k) intended use statements: flash lamps Below is a list of flash lamps cleared by FDA. The intended use of each is quoted verbatim from FDA clearances, followed by the date the clearance was issued. Some devices have more than one intended use, because they submitted for additional clearance. [Name] — indicates alternate device or … Continue reading “FDA 510(k) Intended use statements: flash lamps”
