Clinical efficacy of Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal in PCOS patients

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In this study, we investigated whether OPEN ACCESS electrolysis is a more effective method of hair removal SUBMITED 17 April 2025 in clients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than ACCEPTED 24 May 2025 laser hair removal. A total of 203 women with PCOS who PUBLISHED 26 June 2025 VOLUME Vol.07 Issue 06 2025 completed a full course of electrolysis between 2021 and 2025 were examined. The study focused on CITATION hormonal sensitive facial areas ( chin, cheeks, upper lip, Sultan Fariza. sideburns), were traditional light-based treatments COPYRIGHT © 2025 Original content from this work may be used under the terms usually fail. We compared clinical outcomes, safety, of the creative commons attributes 4.0 License. cost, and client satisfaction. Electrolysis has repeatedly shown superior efficacy for permanent hair removal, particularly in hormonally sensitive facial areas for all skin types. Laser hair removal in clients with polycystic ovary syndrome was reported to cause paradoxical hair growth (paradoxical hypertrichosis). Although electrolysis required more treatment sessions, it ultimately offered a more reliable, cost-effective, and permanent solution. Based on our findings, we prioritize electrolysis over laser hair removal when planning the treatment of facial hirsutism associated with polycystic ovary syndrome. Keywords: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Electrolysis, Laser Hair Removal, Hirsutism, Facial Hair, PCOS, Paradoxical Hair Growth.