Monthly Archives: July 2010

LASER HAIR REMOVAL FOR THE TREATMENT OF FOLLICULITIS

Folliculitis is an infection of hair follicles. This condition is commonly known as ingrown hairs. Folliculitis may be superficial or deep in the dermis. This occurrence involves the formation of a pustule in the skin follicle which is often irritating … Continue reading

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LASER HAIR REMOVAL AND SAFETY

Laser hair removal is a very safe procedure for eliminating unwanted hair. Lasers for hair removal use infrared light to target the hair follicle. These lasers have been designed to attract a specific target. Infrared light passes through the skin … Continue reading

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LASER SYSTEMS VS. IPL SYSTEMS FOR HAIR REMOVAL

Many people are under the impression that lasers and IPL systems (intense pulsed light) are the same thing. The two systems are actually very different. Some advertisements claim they offer IPL laser hair removal, however, an IPL system is not … Continue reading

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STAGES OF HAIR GROWTH AND LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Laser hair removal is an effective treatment for permanent hair removal. The hair can only be permanently removed when in the appropriate stage of hair growth. There are 3 stages of hair growth. 1. Anagen Stage: The anagen stage of … Continue reading

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IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL REALLY PERMANENT?

At first it does seem too good to be true! Could there be such a thing as permanent hair removal? Laser hair removal has grown in population throughout the decade because it is effective and it is permanent! Laser light … Continue reading

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NERVOUS ABOUT LASER HAIR REMOVAL EFFICACY?

Those which have not seen good results from laser could be attributed to inferior technologies, to poor diagnosis of the hair and the skin type, following pre and post treatment protocols, realistic patient expectations. It is important to have treatment … Continue reading

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LIGHTSHEER LASER HAIR REMOVAL

A semiconductor diode laser is considered the most efficient light source available for hair reduction. The Lightsheer diode laser is a long pulsed diode system which is effective for numerous individuals with a variety of hair and skin types. Permanent … Continue reading

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POST AND AFTER CARE FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Prior to laser hair removal the client should avoid getting a fresh suntan or sunburn in the area he/she is interested in getting laser hair removal. It is also important to stop bleaching, plucking or waxing at least 3 weeks … Continue reading

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LASER HAIR REMOVAL TECHNOLOGIES

Laser hair removal has become the norm for eliminating unwanted hair. As more and more people turn to permanent hair removal procedures, it is important to know a little more about the different systems available. There are 5 basic laser … Continue reading

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CAUSES FOR FACIAL HAIR GROWTH OF FEMALES

Facial hair on females often develops due to hormone imbalances. This condition which creates hormonal imbalances is hirsutism. Hirsutism is a condition where a high level of the androgen hormones exists in the blood stream. This condition causes vellus hairs … Continue reading

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