TITLE:
The Effect of Novel Low Energy Pulsed Light Combined with Galvanic Energy for Home-Use Hair Removal of Dark Skin
AUTHORS:
Michael H. Gold, Hela Goren
KEYWORDS:
Hair Removal, Dark Skin, Home-Use, IPL, Galvanic Energy
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications,
Vol.5 No.4,
December
1,
2015
ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Permanent reduction of unwanted hair on skin
types V and VI is the most challenging procedure among all hair removal
technologies based on selective absorption of light or laser. The objective of
this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a low energy pulsed-light
device combined with galvanic energy, intended for home-use hair removal on
dark skin. Materials and Methods: Fifteen women with skin types V and VI and
dark terminal hair in axillaarea self-administrated 6 treatments at 2 week
intervals, using a hand-held IPL combined with galvanicenergy device, using HPL
(Home Pulsed Light) technology. Hair count and photographs were performed
pre-treatment and 1 and 3 months after the last sixth treatment. Adverse events
and subject satisfaction scores were recorded. Results: All patients showed a
positive clinical response to treatment, with reduction of unwanted hair. Hair
counts were significantly reduced by 57.3% 1 month following last treatment and
by 44.5% 3 months following last treatment. No adverse events were recorded. Subject
satisfaction scores of the device usability and the treatment outcome were
high. Conclusions: Low energy pulsed light combined with galvanic energy may be
applied safely and effectively for at-home hair removal for people with dark
skin types V and VI.