Hanadi Qeyam, Ameera Elrafi, Sohaib Alomari, Mohammad Jaradat
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Abstract
Objective: To investigate the prevalence and identify potential contributing factors of facial paradoxical hypertrichosis (PH) following long-pulse Alexandrite LHR among Jordanian women.
Methodology: This observational, prospective study included female patients aged sixteen and above undergoing long-pulse Alexandrite laser treatment for facial hair at the Dermatology Department of King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid, Jordan, from March 2023 to December 2024. Data on patient demographics, treatment sessions, and contributing factors such as hormonal conditions, family history, and sunblock use were collected through patient questionnaires and medical records.
Results: The study revealed a prevalence of facial PH of 16.2%, significant associations were found with irregular menstrual cycles (33.3% vs. 12.6%, P = 0.001), family history of hirsutism (27.8% vs. 13.8%, P = 0.001), and Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV (27.1% and 21.9% respectively, P = 0.001). Multiple laser sessions (6-10) increased PH risk (30.9% vs. 6.8%, P = 0.001), as did PCOS (33.3% vs. 14.1%, P < 0.001). Regular sunblock use demonstrated a protective effect (12.1% vs. 36.1%, P = 0.001). OCP use showed no significant association with PH (13.8% vs. 17.6%, P = 0.19).
Conclusion: Our findings highlight a higher-than-reported prevalence of PH following Alexandrite laser hair removal, key risk factors include PCOS, menstrual irregularities, darker skin types, and lack of sun protection. Understanding these associations can help clinicians take preventive measures, optimize patient selection, and provide better counseling to reduce the risk of paradoxical hypertrichosis and improve treatment outcomes.
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Lasers in Medical Science (LIMS) has established itself as the leading international journal in the rapidly expanding field of medical and dental applications of lasers and light. It provides a forum for the publication of papers on the technical, experimental, and clinical aspects of the use of medical lasers, including lasers in surgery, endoscopy, angioplasty, hyperthermia of tumors, and photodynamic therapy. In addition to medical laser applications, LIMS presents high-quality manuscripts on a wide range of dental topics, including aesthetic dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, and prosthodontics.
The journal publishes articles on the medical and dental applications of novel laser technologies, light delivery systems, sensors to monitor laser effects, basic laser-tissue interactions, and the modeling of laser-tissue interactions. Beyond laser applications, LIMS features articles relating to the use of non-laser light-tissue interactions.
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