Laser Hair Removal Glossary by Letter

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Ears

A common place for hair removal in older males. Only hair on the outer ear should be treated, and never inside the ear canal due to risk of infection.

Efficacy

The ability to produce a desired beneficial effect. In hair removal, the effectiveness of a hair removal procedure or device.

Electrode

In hair removal, a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves the body. An electrolysis needle is an electrode.

Electrologist

A practitioner of electrology.

Electrology

The practice of hair removal using electrified needles, invented in the 1870's.

Electrolysis

In hair removal, the practice of epilation using electrified needles.

Epidermis

The outer layer of skin.

Epilation

The term for hair removal below the skin's surface (as opposed to depilation), such as by plucking, waxing, electrolysis and laser.

Erythema

A medical term for the redness that sometimes follows hair removal, due to small blood vessels dilating in the skin.

ESC

ESC Medical Systems Inc. makes flash lamp hair removal products PhotoDerm HR and EpiLight (an intense light energy system, not a laser system).

Eschar

A dry scab that forms on the skin following a burn or cauterizations, and sometimes occurs after electrolysis, especially after overtreatment.

Estrogen

A female hormone sometimes associated with increased hair growth.

Eyebrows

A common area for hair removal in women. Men sometimes remove hairs between the brows. The most common method is plucking, waxing, or threading, although some also use electrolysis. Laser methods usually not recommended near eye area.

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