Efficacy of 800 nm diode laser to treat trichostasis spinulosa in Asian patients

• Published in: International journal of trichology Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 21 - 23
• Main Authors: Chavan, Dhananjay, Chavan, Dhanraj, Nikam, Balkrishna, Kale, Mohan, Jamale, Varsha, Chavan, Shruti
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2018; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
• Subjects: Acne; Asians; Care and treatment; Dermatology; Hair; Hair removal; Health aspects; Lasers; Lesions; Medical lasers; Nose; Original; Patients; Pulse duration; Risk factors; Skin diseases; New York; United States > US; 800 nm diode; laser; trichostasis spinulosa

Context: Trichostasis spinulosa (TS) is a common but underdiagnosed follicular disorder involving retention of successive telogen hair in the hair follicle. Laser hair removal is a newer treatment modality for TS with promising results. Aims: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of 800 nm diode...