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Abstract：
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to observe the impact of laser-assisted hair removal (LAHR) on the quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-associated hirsutism.
METHODS: An observational study was conducted on 172 women living with PCOS at a specialized clinic. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Ferriman-Gallwey (FG) score were employed to assess the quality of life and severity of hirsutism, respectively. Laser therapy was administered using ruby diode or alexandrite lasers. Follow-up on the DLQI and FG score assessment was done at 12-, 18-, and 24-week post-treatment.
RESULTS: The number of cases that reported stress, anxiety, and depression reduced over time. However, there was no correlation between the patient-reported decrease and DLQI scores. The FG score was significantly related to mental health. The severity of the hirsutism impacted mental health. The regrowth of hair at six months indicated limited long-term efficacy LAHR.
CONCLUSIONS: LAHR significantly improves the quality of life in the short term for women living with PCOS. However, the short-term benefit of the therapy indicates a need for research to find new treatment strategies.
METHODS: An observational study was conducted on 172 women living with PCOS at a specialized clinic. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Ferriman-Gallwey (FG) score were employed to assess the quality of life and severity of hirsutism, respectively. Laser therapy was administered using ruby diode or alexandrite lasers. Follow-up on the DLQI and FG score assessment was done at 12-, 18-, and 24-week post-treatment.
RESULTS: The number of cases that reported stress, anxiety, and depression reduced over time. However, there was no correlation between the patient-reported decrease and DLQI scores. The FG score was significantly related to mental health. The severity of the hirsutism impacted mental health. The regrowth of hair at six months indicated limited long-term efficacy LAHR.
CONCLUSIONS: LAHR significantly improves the quality of life in the short term for women living with PCOS. However, the short-term benefit of the therapy indicates a need for research to find new treatment strategies.
摘要：
背景：本研究旨在观察激光辅助脱毛（LAHR）对多囊卵巢综合征（PCOS）相关多毛症女性生活质量的影响。
方法：在专门诊所对172名患有PCOS的女性进行了观察性研究。采用皮肤病学生活质量指数(DLQI)和Ferriman-Gallwey(FG)评分评估多毛症的生活质量和严重程度,分别。使用红宝石二极管或翠绿宝石激光器进行激光治疗。在12-进行DLQI和FG评分评估的随访，18-,治疗后24周。
结果：报告压力的病例数，焦虑,随着时间的推移，抑郁症也会减少。然而,患者报告的下降与DLQI评分之间无相关性.FG评分与心理健康显著相关。多毛症的严重程度影响了心理健康。6个月时头发的再生表明LAHR的长期疗效有限。
结论：LAHR在短期内显著改善了PCOS患者的生活质量。然而,该疗法的短期获益表明需要进行研究以寻找新的治疗策略.
方法：在专门诊所对172名患有PCOS的女性进行了观察性研究。采用皮肤病学生活质量指数(DLQI)和Ferriman-Gallwey(FG)评分评估多毛症的生活质量和严重程度,分别。使用红宝石二极管或翠绿宝石激光器进行激光治疗。在12-进行DLQI和FG评分评估的随访，18-,治疗后24周。
结果：报告压力的病例数，焦虑,随着时间的推移，抑郁症也会减少。然而,患者报告的下降与DLQI评分之间无相关性.FG评分与心理健康显著相关。多毛症的严重程度影响了心理健康。6个月时头发的再生表明LAHR的长期疗效有限。
结论：LAHR在短期内显著改善了PCOS患者的生活质量。然而,该疗法的短期获益表明需要进行研究以寻找新的治疗策略.
