These form,s of epilation been around for centuries. It is almost
universally considered temporary hair removal, although some contend
that continued epilation with these methods can lead to small
amounts of permanent hair loss. There is no clinical data to back
this up, however.
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Human clinical studies
Bassukas (1989): Used a microscope to determine four common types
of hair roots seen after plucking.
Infections traced to waxing
Mimouni-Bloch (1997): Describes two adolescent females who suffered
permanent scarring from unhygienic home waxing.
Herrero (1996): Traces the sources of infected leg lesions in
three patients to wax epilation.
Villa-Real (1989): This letter traces an infection caused by waxing
to a foam used during the procedure.
Moreno Amado (1992): This letter discusses folliculitis caused by a
post-waxing infection.
Tomas Vecina (1990): Another letter showing the potential for infections
from waxing.
Irritation from waxing while on certain medications
Woollons (1997): The authors of this letter discuss irritation
caused by waxing in a patient taking Roaccutane.
de Argila (1996): This brief article discusses persitent skin irritation
in some people who perform professional waxing.
Goldberg (1989): This letter states that those using Retin-A (trentinoin)
may experience increased irritation from waxing.
Egido Romo (1991): Another letter discussing waxing complications
in a patient using isotretinoin.
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