Is There A Way To Permanently Remove White Hairs?

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Is There A Way To Permanently Remove White Hairs? I'm 23

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, the only way to remove white or grey hair is with electrolysis. Even then multiple treatments are likely to be required.

Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD · Answer

Permanent hair reduction can be done with laser light energy, or with electrolysis.  Laser reacts with the pigments in the hair follicle, so the hair must have color to be sensitive to the laser.  If hair is blond or grey, electrolysis is the best way to remove the hair permanently

Louis M. DeJoseph, MD · Answer

The modern methods of hair removal using lasers all rely on pigment.  If a hair is white, the laser cannot interact with the hair follicle and will have no effect.  The most effective way to permanently remove white hair is with electrolysis treatment.  This will permanently remove the hair regardless of color.  Hope this was helpful.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! The most effective way to permanently remove white, very blond or grey hairs remains electrolysis. As with laser hair reduction which uses the pigment in hair as its target, electrolysis requires multiple treatments for permanence.

Sheri G. Feldman, MD · Answer

Electrolysis is the only way to permanently remove hair that is blonde, white, or grey.   If you want to slow down hair growth, there is a cream called Vaniqa.   However, this is not a permanent solution.  Unfortunately many electrolysis treatments may be necessary.

Is There A Way To Permanently Remove White Hairs?

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Answer: The most effective way to permanently remove white, very blond or grey hairs remains electrolysis.

Answer: The most effective way to permanently remove white, very blond or grey hairs remains electrolysis.

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Answer: Removing White Hairs

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Is There A Way To Permanently Remove White Hairs?

Answers (8)

Answer: The most effective way to permanently remove white, very blond or grey hairs remains electrolysis.

Answer: The most effective way to permanently remove white, very blond or grey hairs remains electrolysis.

Answer: Removing White Hairs

Answer: Removing White Hairs

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