Articles and Resources about Permanent Removal of Unwanted Hair

Electrology / Permanent Hair Removal Articles & Resources For The Media

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Selecting An Electrologist
How to find the right Electrologist for you.

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Safe, Painless, Permanent Laser Hair Removal?
Get the facts about permanent hair removal.

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The Effects of Shaving on Hair Growth
Does shaving cause hair to grow faster, coarser and darker?

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FDA Articles & Resources (fda.gov)

Laser Facts
Facts about laser hair removal.

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Removing Hair Safely
Tips related to common methods of temporary and permanent hair removal.

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Life-Threatening Side Effects with the Use of Skin Products Containing Numbing Ingredients for Cosmetic Procedures
An advisory regarding the potential hazards of misusing skin numbing products during temporary and permanent hair removal procedures.

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Electrology Articles On External Websites

Electrolysis successful where laser hair removal fails (Dermatology Times - Sep 2011)
An article detailing in what situations electrolysis treatments are more appropriate than laser treatments for permanent hair removal. Lesly Davidson, MD, (a dermatologist from South Carolina and the AEA Spokesperson) is a contributor to the article.

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She removes hair, but she's not a barber. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A profile of Electrologist Nora Sherwood, CPE.

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Top Three Misconceptions About Electrolysis (About.com)
Electrologist Barbara Greathouse, CPE clears up three of the top misconceptions about electrolysis.

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What Are the Most Popular Areas People Receive Electrolysis? (About.com)
Unwanted hair appears in more places than you might think.

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What's the Cost of Facial Electrolysis? (About.com)
Electrolysis may cost less than you think. Find out how to use electrolysis to look your best, even on a budget.

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What Are the Different Electrolysis Hair Removal Systems? (About.com)
There are three distinct modalities used in electrology treatments. Find out what they are and which one may be right for you.

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How Much Does Electrolysis Cost? (About.com)
Electrolysis may cost less than you think. Find out how to use electrolysis to look your best, even on a budget.

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Electrolysis Versus Laser Hair Removal (About.com)
Which permanent hair removal method is right for you?

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Electrolysis Hair Removal 101 (About.com)
Basic facts about electrolysis - the only permanent hair removal method approved by the FDA.

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My Electrolysis Treatment and Electrolysis Review (About.com)
After dealing with unwanted facial hair for too long, Jen Adkins opts to receive electrolysis treatments. She shares her thoughts and results along the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about electrolysis.

Did you know?

The Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) credential signifies that an electrologist's knowledge has been tested and measured against a national standard of excellence.

Electrolysis is still the only true permanent hair removal method and the only permanent treatment recognized by the FDA.

Professional electrologists are educated in the latest treatment and technological protocols.