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Sugaring: an ancient method of hair removal
1Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
Abstract
Background:
Excess body hair can be removed by several methods including shaving, waxing, electrolysis, and lasers. We report herein an ancient technique of hair removal.
Objective:
To describe the technique of sugaring for removal of unwanted hair.
Methods:
Skin and paste preparation are described and paste application explained.
Results:
Hairless and exfoliated skin is achieved.
Conclusion:
Sugaring is a cost effective and practical method of hair removal heretofore unreported in the medical literature.

