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Permanent Hair Removal: A Disputed Term - 1

Permanent Hair Removal               Long-term Hair Removal
Semi-permanent Hair Removal      Hair reduction & Hair Removal
"Permanent" Methods                    No method is 100% effective in all clients

Permanent Hair Removal
For the purposes of hair removal, the hair facts definition of "permanent" is being able to go a year after your final hair removal treatment without having to use another method of hair removal. Keep in mind that a year might not be long enough to determine true permanence, but most consumers would be happy to have one treatment a year. The only method of clinically proven permanent hair removal is electrolysis. Some lasers and flash lamps have been able to achieve permanent hair reduction, as discussed below.

"Permanent" Methods
If you're seeking permanent hair removal, you have several imperfect options. A number of methods have been developed that use chemicals, energy of varying types, or a combination to target the areas that regulate hair growth. Permanently destroying these areas while sparing surrounding tissue is a difficult challenge. I recommend relying on a body of published, peer-reviewed scientific evidence to ensure the effectiveness of a method.

• Permanent hair removal for most (only if done correctly)
  Electrolysis

• Permanent hair removal for some (primarily consumer with dark hair)
  Laser
  Flashlamp

• Lasting hair inhibition for many (requires continuous use)
  Prescription oral medications
  Prescription topical preparation (Vaniqa)

• Restricted methods
  X-ray (banned in the United States)
  Photodynamic therapy (experimental)

• Doubtful methods
  Electric tweezers
  "Transdermal electrolysis"
  "Transcutaneous hair removal"
  Photoepilators
  Microwaves
  Foods and Dietary supplements
  Nonprescription topical preparations ("hair inhibitors")

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