Patrícia Froes Meyer, Rafaella Rêgo Maia, Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva, Eneida de Morais Carreiro, Stephany Luanna Queiroga Farias, Michele de Andrade Matias, Felicia Cadenas de Paiva Bueno, Carlos Eduardo Miranda, Michelle Meleck, André Luiz Miranda Barbosa
Objective: This study analyzed the histological and immunohistochemical changes in hair follicles submitted to epilation with light-emitting diode (LED). Background: The use of specific wavelengths of LED leads to the absorption of photons by chromophore tissues, enabling different photophysical and photochemical events, bringing therapeutic benefits such as removing body hair. Methods: The sample included five participants, with phototypes II-V, divided into two groups. The volunteers received a session of epilation with the Holonyak® device on the pubic region and right groin, whereas the contralateral side was kept as a control...
June 2023: Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery