Abstract

Background: Currently available methods for permanent removal of unwanted body hair are either slow or may result in painful side effects or scarring.

Objective: The authors investigated the safety and effectiveness of galvanic current by patch and probe technique as a method of permanent hair removal.

Results: Microscopic evidence confirmed that galvanic current treatment using either a probe or patch technique induced alopecia through perifollicular fibrosis. Hair counts indicated that this treatment was equally or more effective than wax-only or electrolysis treatments at 12 and 15 weeks after commencement of treatment. Clinical observation suggested that it caused less irritation or discomfort to patients.

Conclusions: Preliminary investigations indicate that galvanic current treatments are a fast, safe, and effective means of permanent hair removal. Further evaluations of longer-term treatment effectiveness are underway.

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