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Diode laser hair removal around ileo-colo ostomys is safe, effective and beneficial: a pilot study
Jos van der Ploeg-Westerveld1, Jacqueline Wagter, Martin J C van Gemert
1Department of Skin Therapy, Faculty of Health, Hogeschool of Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands. ojploeg@planet.nl
Background And Objective:
Hair removal around an ileo-colo ostomy can cause a number of problems. We compared laser hair removal with mechanical shaving around the ostomy.
Method:
Eleven patients were selected with hairy skin around the ostomy for therapy with an AlGaAs diode laser at 800 nm. Three to four treatments were given with an interval of 6 weeks.
Results:
Ten patients completed laser therapy. The average hair reduction was 60% based on visual inspection. Shaving frequency reduced from once a week to once every 6 weeks.
Conclusions:
Laser hair removal likely becomes the preferred method in ostomy patients.
