Biological and clinical aspects in laser hair removal

Journal of Dermatological Treatment

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 72-83

  Lepselter, Joseph ^a   Elman, M ^b  

^a Dermatology and Lasers Clinic ^*  (Israel)

^b Dermatology and Lasers Clinic   (Israel)

Author keywords

Anagen; Bulb; Follicular erythema; Hair follicle; Laser

Indexed keywords

ALEXANDRITE LASER; BIOLOGY; BIOSAFETY; DIODE LASER; ERYTHEMA; ESTHETICS; HAIR; HAIR DISEASE; HAIR FOLLICLE; HUMAN; INTENSE PULSED LIGHT; LASER; LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY; NEODYMIUM LASER; OPTICS; PHOTOEPILATION; PIGMENT DISORDER; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RELIABILITY; REVIEW; TECHNOLOGY;

HAIR FOLLICLE; HAIR REMOVAL; HUMANS; LASER THERAPY, LOW-LEVEL;

EID: 1842663111     PISSN: 09546634     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09546630310023152     Document Type: Review

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