• Can J Surg · May 1977

    Comparative Study

    Preoperative hair removal.

    • H W Hamilton, K R Hamilton, and F J Lone.
    • Can J Surg. 1977 May 1;20(3):269-71,274-5.

    AbstractThis study compares the efficiency, safety and cost of hair removal before surgery, with a safety razor, an electric clipper and a depilatory. It was found that both the razor and the clipper damaged the surface of the skin, while the depilatory caused a mild lymphocytic reaction in the upper dermis. The depilatory was expensive and may cause sensitivity reactions in a few individuals, but was found to be the easiest and most efficient method of removing hair. It was concluded that if hair has to be removed a depilatory is the agent of choice.

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