Citation

Kaliyadan F, AlTurki HS, AlKhaldi RD, Al-Dawsari NA. Int. J. Trichol. 2022; 14(1): 14-16.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/ijt.ijt_104_20

PMID

35300105

PMCID

PMC8923139

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The use of light-based home-use hair removal devices has seen a significant increase in the last decade all over the world. Home-based devices would be especially more relevant in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with patients having less access to laser hair removal in clinics. This survey attempted to evaluate the practices-related use of light-based home-use hair removal devices in our region and also to assess patient satisfaction related to the same.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional survey using an electronic questionnaire.

RESULTS: Out of a total of 111 valid responses, 39 had used light-based home-use hair removal devices. The most common type used was intense pulse light-based devices. On a scale of 1-10, the average satisfaction with the product for hair removal was 6.07. Incidence of side effects was very low (only 4 out of 39 mentioned side effects), and the most common side effects mentioned were redness, "bumps," burns, and discoloration on the lased sites.

CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of use of light-based home hair removal devices is quite high in our region. Patients seem to be satisfied with the same, and the incidence of side effects is low in our population.

Language: en

Keywords

survey; Hair removal; home-based lasers