Self-esteem in Afro-Caribbean women with facial hirsutism before and after laser depilation - a randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN81335670

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2002-12-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: Hirsutism Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Hypertrichosis

Interventions

Randomised controlled and partially blinded study.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 40 Patients and 40 controls.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in quality of life, mood and self esteem is expected after a reduction in facial hair by laser treatment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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