To Comapre The Effectiveness of Two Lasers in The Treamment of Unwanted Hair

Compariosn of Effectiveness of Diode Laser System Versus Intense Pulse Light (IPL) in The Treatment of Unwanted Hair

A total of 60 female patients (30 patients in each group) with unwanted facial hair diagnosed by a consultant dermatologist were included in this study. In Group A patients were subjected to intense pulse light therapy while patients in Group B were subjected to diode laser for three sessions one month apart. Effectiveness in both groups was ascertained in terms of hair reduction, less adverse effects, side effects and patients' satisfactory response at the end of final session.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female patients with hirsuitism were included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• tendency to develop hypertrophic scarring/keloid,
• underwent any treatment for unwanted facial hair in last two years
• pregnant/lactating women
• with hormonal imbalance and PCOS were also not in included in the study.