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Hirsutism : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Electrolysis of Hair Follicle

Treatments Overview Articles

Excessive or unwanted hair in women
There are a variety of ways to remove unwanted hair:Bleaching -- lightening hair to make it less noticeable. Hair removal -- shaving, plucking, waxing, or chemical depilation.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 17, 2007
Hirsutism
Primary hirsutism can be treated mechanically. Mechanical treatment involves bleaching or physically removing unwanted hair by:.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Laser Surgery Overview
Detailed information on laser skin surgery Laser surgery is a type of surgery that uses special light beams instead of instruments for surgical procedures. Laser stands for "light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation." Lasers were first developed in 1960. Newer laser modifications continue to have a large impact on medical and surgical practices. A large part of their impact has been seen in the treatment of various skin lesion and diseases.
Source:StayWell
Laser Surgery
There are three types of laser: the carbon dioxide(CO 2) laser; the YAG laser(yttrium aluminum garnet); and the pulsed dye laser.cut or destroy tissue that is abnormal or diseased without harming healthy, normal tissue.close off nerve endings to r...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Laser surgery
Laser surgery is a medical procedure that uses laser light to remove diseased tissues or treat bleeding blood vessels. Laser surgery may also be used for cosmetic purposes, such as removing wrinkles, tattoos, or birthmarks.A laser is a light beam ...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
Laser Surgery Overview
Detailed information on laser surgery and what types of surgeries may be performed with lasers
Source:StayWell
Laser Surgery
Laser is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser surgery uses an intensely hot, precisely focused beam of light to remove or vaporize tissue and control bleeding in a wide variety of noninvasive an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Laser Surgery
Dermatologic surgeons also helped pioneer laser surgery, and developed and improved upon many early techniques and more refined surgical procedures.The three types of lasers most often used in medical treatment are the:.Carbon dioxide(CO 2) laser....
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Ask The Doctor: Cervical Laser Surgery and Sex
How long after cervical laser surgery do you have to wait before using tampons or having sex?
Source:StayWell
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