Hirsutism
Conditions
Keywords
Hirsutism, Laser, Hair Reduction, IPL, Intense Pulsed Light
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of the IPL system 650advance handpiece with the alexandrite laser for the purposes of female facial hair reduction
Detailed description
This is a randomised (splitface)controlled trial, comparing the use of the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) system 650 advance handpiece against the Alexandrite Laser for the purposes of female facial hair reduction. Previous studies have shown that the alexandrite laser is superior to IPL in achieving hair reduction. A new handpiece (Lynton, Lumina 650 advance) available for the IPL system is designed to further optimise its use in removing female facial hair (particularly those hair colours previously unresponsive to treatment). This study will compare the alexandrite laser to the IPL system using the new handpiece. This may lead to improvements in the treatment of female patients with male pattern facial hair. Female patients referred to our facial hair reduction service will be recruited to this study. 1/2 their face will be treated with IPL and 1/2 with alexandrite laser. Each participant will receive 6 full treatments at approximately 6 weekly intervals. Participants will be asked to fill in a satisfaction questionnaire and have clinical photographs taken pre treatment and at 1 and 3months post final treatment. All treatments will be carried out in our dedicated laser suite at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Interventions
Half Face Treated with IPL
DEVICEAlexandrite Laser
Half face treated with Alexandrite Laser
Sponsors
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
16 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Female Patients * Minimum age 16years old * Fitzpatrick skin types I-III * Significant facial hair.
Exclusion criteria
* Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI * Age less than 16years old * Males * No visible facial hair growth * Use of electrolysis or depilatory creams 6weeks prior to treatment * Active acnes * Current coldsore * Previous facial hair removal with laser or IPL in past 12 months * Sun tanned skin
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in total Hair Count measurement at 1month post final treatment from baseline | Baseline and 1 month | Pre Treatment hair count assessed using videomicroscopy as baseline. Post final treatment hair counts will be measured again at 1month to assess if there has been a reduction in total hair count from pre-treatment |
| Change in total hair count at 3months post final treatment from baseline | Baseline and 3months post final treatment | Pre Treatment hair count assessed using videomicroscopy as baseline. Post final treatment hair counts will be measured again at 3months to assess if there has been a reduction in total hair count from pre-treatment |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed