Katrina Tan, Thisara Coster, Aya Mousa, Adrian Mar, Terhi Piltonen, Jacqueline A Boyle, Helena Teede, Anju Joham, Daniela Romualdi, Chau Thien Tay
IMPORTANCE: Hirsutism represents a significant concern for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with deleterious psychological effects warranting acknowledgment and a clear imperative to provide effective management. To our knowledge, this is the first review to exclusively examine the effectiveness of laser and light-based therapies in addressing hirsutism in women with PCOS. OBJECTIVE: To synthesize the existing literature regarding the effectiveness of laser and light hair reduction therapies, either as stand-alone treatments or in combination with systemic agents, in treating hirsutism for women with PCOS...
April 17, 2024: JAMA Dermatology