Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is a cosmetic and dermatological procedure that uses pulses of laser light to reduce unwanted hair. The light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle and converted to heat, which damages the follicle and slows or prevents future hair growth. Treatment is typically delivered over several se…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 10× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-2175 🗓 Reviewed October 2026

Overview

Laser hair removal is a cosmetic and dermatological procedure that uses pulses of laser light to reduce unwanted hair. The light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle and converted to heat, which damages the follicle and slows or prevents future hair growth. Treatment is typically delivered over several sessions because hair grows in cycles and the laser is most effective on actively growing follicles. It is used on areas such as the face, underarms, legs, and bikini line, and its safety and effectiveness depend on factors including skin tone, hair colour, the type of laser used, and appropriate device settings. Dermatologic Research And Therapy publishes peer-reviewed research on skin biology, conditions, and treatments, including laser-based and light-based dermatological procedures and their clinical evaluation. Work in this field examines how different laser systems interact with skin and its structures, how outcomes and safety are assessed, and how treatment parameters are optimised for different patients. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to laser hair removal and the broader study of laser and energy-based therapies in dermatology.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Dermatologic Research And Therapy (ISSN 2471-2175).

Journal editorial board
Anand Rotte · United States Animesh Sinha · United States Baris Baykal · Turkey

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