Effect of Electro Optical Synergy System (ELOS) on Improving Quality of Life in Hirsutism: Effect of ELOS on Improving Quality of Life in Hirsutism

Rabia  Shaukat; Rabia  Mukhtar; Bushra  Bashir; Rabia  Tariq; Atif  Shehzad; Lamees Mahmood  Malik; Tariq  Rashid

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v4i05.543

Authors

Rabia Shaukat Department of Dermatology Unit-1, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Rabia Mukhtar Department of Dermatology Unit-1, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Bushra Bashir Department of Dermatology Unit-1, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Rabia Tariq Department of Dermatology Unit-1, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Atif Shehzad Department of Dermatology Unit-1, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Lamees Mahmood Malik Department of Dermatology Unit-1, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Tariq Rashid Department of Dermatology Unit-1, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i05.543

Keywords:

Hirsutism, Quality of Life, Electro-Optical Synergy System, ELOS

Abstract

Hirsutism is a very common problem. Different treatment options are available to treat this condition. ELOS is one of the fast growing treatment modality leading to improvement in quality of life of hirsute women. Objective: To assess mean decrease in dermatology life quality index (DLQI) in hirsuate women treated with electro optical synergy system (ELOS). Methods: This study was conducted involving 100 women aged between 16-60 years presenting with hirsutism having DLQI score of >10 at presentation. These women underwent treatment with electro optical synergy system (ELOS); 3 sessions 4 weeks apart. DLQI score was assessed again 4 weeks after 3rd session. Results: The mean age of women in this study was 24.8±7.9 years. Majority (n=73, 73.0%) of these women was unmarried. The mean duration of disease was 5.2±2.2 years. The mean DLQI score was 18.46±4.72 at baseline which decreased to 11.96±5.28 after treatment with ELOS. The mean decrease in DLQI score was 6.50±1.81. Conclusions: In the present study it was seen that in women presenting with hirsutism, electro-optical synergy system (ELOS) treatment resulted in improved quality of life evident from a statistically significant decrease in DLQI score.

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