A cut above the rest: Trimming as a painless depilatory. Issue 5 (29th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Galligan, Eloise R.; Shayegan, Leila H.; Lauren, Christine T.; Morel, Kimberly D.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 36:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 753
• Page End: 754
• Publication Date: 2019-07-29
• Subjects: hair disorders -- nevi‐ melanocytic -- quality of life; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.13938
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Shaving and other modes of epilation can cause undue anxiety, pain, or skin irritation in children. Here, we present hair trimming as a safe, painless, and cost‐effective alternative for patients with unwanted hair which may be performed indefinitely or until the child is old enough to direct management. In select cases, removing unwanted hair using this technique may facilitate dermatologic surveillance.