Long-Pulsed Ruby Laser-Assisted Hair Removal in Male-to-Female Transsexuals

    January 2002 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Philippe Paquet, I. Fumal, C. Piérard‐Franchimont, Gérald Pierard
    TLDR Long-pulsed ruby laser effectively reduces hair in male-to-female transsexuals.
    The study investigated the effectiveness of long-pulsed ruby laser treatment for hair removal in male-to-female transsexuals, who often experience psychological distress due to unwanted male-pattern hair. The treatment was applied to the beard and chest of three participants, resulting in a 50–90% reduction in hair density that lasted for 6 months. The study concluded that photothermolysis with the long-pulsed ruby laser was a promising and well-tolerated method for hair removal in this population, even when combined with oestrogen supplementation and antiandrogens.
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