Effect of 1064nm LP-Nd Yag laser and 755nm Alexandrite laser in the treatment of under arms hair removal.

Efficacy of 1064nm LP-Nd Yag laser verses 755nm Alexandrite laser for axillary hair reduction in skin of color: A prospective comparison study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/12/077707

Enrollment

Registered

2024-12-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-12-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L689- Hypertrichosis, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: LP-Nd Yag laser: 15mm spot size and a fluence starting at 26-28 J/cm² for 40 milliseconds, with sessions scheduled every 6 weeks for a total of 4 sessions. Control Intervention1: alexan

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age above 18 years Fitzpatrick Skin Type (FST) IV,V

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy/lactation, white hairs in the axilla, photosensitivity/ on photosensitive drugs, scar/keloid tendency, history of skin diseases known to show Koebner’s phenomenon, unrealistic expectations/body dysmorphic disorders, previous laser or electrolysis treatment and epilation or waxing in the period of 2 months prior to the start of the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To determine the efficacy and safety of LP-Nd Yag laser versus Alexandrite laser for axillary hair reduction in skin of color populationTimepoint: After 6 Months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To determine assessment of improvement with trichoscopy using FotoFinder. To determine Patient satisfaction based on discomfort level using 10 ?point visual analogue scale (VAS) for each side. Subjective assessment using global photographs using 4 point grading scale poor (0%– 25% reduction), moderate (26%– 50%), significant (51%– 75%), and excellent (76%– 100%)Timepoint: After 6 Months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Chaithra Shenoy

CUTIS Academy of Cutaneous Sciences

chaithrashenoy@gmail.com9739247155

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026