Investigation of Skin Condition Changes and The Efficacy of Skincare during Laser Hair Removal

Abstract

The efficacy of skincare products as a measure against dryness during laser hair removal of the lower legs was investigated. A long pulse alexandrite laser was used. Moisturizers were applied to the right lower leg twice daily before irradiation, while the left lower leg was left untreated. At baseline and one and four weeks after irradiation, the skin condition was observed, water content of the stratum corneum was measured, epidermal stratum corneum was evaluated. The moisturized side had lower dryness and itching scores, a significantly higher water content in the stratum corneum, and a significantly lower degree of exfoliation than the unmoisturized side. The use of skincare products during laser hair removal on the lower leg has been suggested as a useful measure against dryness.