Agaoglu Esra, Erdogan Hilal Kaya, Kacer Ilayda, Sert Sibel, Metintas Selma
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Jul;24(7):e70332. doi: 10.1111/jocd.70332.
Laser hair removal (LHR) is one of the most widely applied cosmetic procedures for the management of unwanted hair. However, some misconceptions or concerns may refrain people from LHR. The aim of this study is to evaluate the attitudes and misconceptions of LHR practices in dermatology patients.
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1002 patients attending the dermatology clinic. They were asked to complete a survey about their LHR history and attitudes, including a questionnaire regarding LHR knowledge and the Chew Health Literacy Scale. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to determine the factors related to having LHR.
Three hundred thirty-five (33.4%) of the participants had used LHR and among these, 45.1% were treated with Alexandrite laser. Axilla (24.9%) was the most common site of application of LHR. The most frequently reported side effect was transient redness (14.0%). The median score of the LHR knowledge questionnaire and the Chew Health Literacy Scale were higher among those who had used LHR (p < 0.001). Participants who were 25-34 years of age, women, university graduates, high income levels, low levels of concern about LHR, high knowledge levels about LHR, and adequate health literacy were independently associated with favoring the application of LHR procedures.
In addition to socioeconomic status, adequate levels of knowledge and health literacy have substantial roles in consideration of laser epilation. Dermatologists should provide sufficient information for the population and prevent the spread of misconceptions about LHR in order to reduce the psychosocial effects of excessive hair growth.
激光脱毛（LHR）是治疗多余毛发最广泛应用的美容手术之一。然而，一些误解或担忧可能会使人们不愿接受激光脱毛。本研究的目的是评估皮肤科患者对激光脱毛手术的态度和误解。
对1002名到皮肤科门诊就诊的患者进行了一项横断面研究。要求他们完成一项关于其激光脱毛历史和态度的调查，包括一份关于激光脱毛知识的问卷和咀嚼健康素养量表。使用多变量逻辑回归模型来确定与接受激光脱毛相关的因素。
335名（33.4%）参与者曾接受过激光脱毛，其中45.1%接受过翠绿宝石激光治疗。腋窝（24.9%）是激光脱毛最常见的应用部位。最常报告的副作用是短暂发红（14.0%）。接受过激光脱毛的患者在激光脱毛知识问卷和咀嚼健康素养量表上的中位数得分更高（p<0.001）。年龄在25 - 34岁、女性、大学毕业生、高收入水平、对激光脱毛关注度低、激光脱毛知识水平高以及具备足够健康素养的参与者独立地与倾向于接受激光脱毛手术相关。
除了社会经济地位外，足够的知识水平和健康素养在考虑激光脱毛方面也起着重要作用。皮肤科医生应为人群提供充分信息，并防止关于激光脱毛的误解传播，以减少过多毛发生长带来的心理社会影响。
