Current status of photoepilation

During the last few years the fast development of different laser and laser -like systems for photoepilation and their one-sided representation in medi a has led to confusion among pysicians and patients. The object of this rev iew is to give a structured report of different pulsed laser and laser-like systems (Epilight(TM), Photoderm(R), long-pulsed ruby-, alexandrite- and d iodelaser) that are available in Germany, including their side effects and complications. The current status of scientific investigation in this field is discussed.