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Long-pulsed ruby laser-assisted hair removal in male-to-female transsexuals
P Paquet1, I Fumal, C Piérard-Franchimont
1Department of Dermatopathology, Unit of Dermocosmetology, University Medical Center Sart Tilman and Sauvenière, Liège, Belgium. P.Paquet@chu.ulg.ac.be
Background:
Unwanted male-pattern pilosity is a heavy psychological burden and can cause distress for male-to-female transsexuals. Orchidectomy and oestrogen supplementation combined with antiandrogens fail to make hair disappear.
Aims:
To study the effect of long-pulsed ruby laser treatment.
Results:
Hair density was successfully abated on the beard and chest of three male-to-female transsexuals. A lingering effect over 6 months with a 50-90% hair density reduction was obtained.
Conclusion:
Photothermolysis using the long-pulsed ruby laser is a promising, well-tolerated method of hair removal in male-to-female transsexuals under oestrogen supplementation and antiandrogens.
