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Doubtful and Restricted Hair Removal Methods
The following methods of hair removal are currently resticted for cosmetic use in the United States. In the case of x-rays, they have found to cause disfigurement and death when used for cosmetic hair removal. Photodynamic therapy is a newer procedure that has not been tested adequately for safety and effectiveness.
Restricted methods
X-ray (banned in the United States)
Photodynamic therapy (experimental)
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Several methods of hair removal make promotional claims that
are not based on rigorous scientific data. Because the theories
on which these products work have not been tested with adequate
clinical data, consumers are advised to avoid these devices and
products until there is adequate scientific evidence they can
work as claimed.
Doubtful methods
Electric tweezers
"Transdermal electrolysis"
"Transcutaneous hair removal"
Photoepilators
Microwaves
Foods and Dietary supplements
Nonprescription topical preparations ( hair inhibitors ; hair retardants ; hair growth inhibitors)
