Comparison of Alexandrite and Diode Lasers for Hair Removal in Dark and Medium Skin: Which is Better?

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To improve laser hair removal (LHR) for dark skin, the fluence rate reaching the hair follicle in LHR is important. This paper presents the results of a comparative study examining the function of wavelength on dark skin types using 755 nm alexandrite and 810 nm diode lasers.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Lasers Med Sci

Title: Journal of lasers in medical sciences

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ISSN: 2008-9783

ISSN (Print): 2008-9783

Publication date (Electronic): 2014

Volume: 5

Issue: 4

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[1 ] Medical Physics and Radiation Science, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, 44002 Erbil, Iraq.

[2 ] Medical Physics and Laser Research Group, School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

[3 ] Radiation Science and Medical Physics, Education College, Physics Department, Salahaddin University, 44002 Erbil, Iraq.

[4 ] Engineering Physics, School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

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PMC ID: 4281988

PubMed ID: 25653820

SO-VID: 6487b132-26e2-4a50-afde-e0ca5c384a8b

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Keywords: diode laser,lasers,simulation,skin

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Keywords: diode laser, lasers, simulation, skin

Comparison of Alexandrite and Diode Lasers for Hair Removal in Dark and Medium Skin: Which is Better?

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