Robert N. Richards's research while affiliated with University of Toronto and other places
Publications (2)
Electrolysis has been performed since 1875. Electrolysis satisfactorily removes hair from women with static hair growth, but women with hirsutism often require concomitant management of their hormonal problems. We have found the blend method to be the most effective modality for permanent hair removal. Attention must be given to proper electrolysis...
Physicians frequently recommend electroepilation (electrolysis) in the management of hirsutism, but there have been no English language reports of its clinical effectiveness. We performed over 35,000 hours of electroepilation (electrolysis) on two hundred eighty-one women over a 4-year period. We used conventional, commercially available electroepi...
Citations
... Electrolysis involves inserting a needle into the hair follicle and applying heat (thermolysis), a chemical reaction (galvanic), or both (blend), which results in a constant, gradual decrease in hair growth in the target region (12). Since each hair follicle is treated individually, multiple treatment sessions are often necessary for a protracted period of time, such as sessions every week or two weeks for a year or more (13). Additionally, electrolysis is extremely painful, especially in sensitive and nerverich areas like the face, which can slow treatment (14). ...
