Which hair removal method uses electric current to damage the cells of the papilla and disrupt hair growth?

Electrolysis is the hair removal method that uses electric current to damage the cells of the hair papilla, which ultimately disrupts hair growth. This process involves inserting a fine probe into the hair follicle and applying a small amount of electric current, which destroys the hair-producing cells. By targeting the papilla, electrolysis effectively prevents the hair from regrowing, making it a permanent hair removal solution.

Other hair removal methods, such as waxing, threading, and sugaring, operate on different principles. Waxing and sugaring involve the application of a sticky substance to remove hair from the root, rather than targeting the follicle directly with electricity. Threading uses a twisted thread to trap and pull out hair but does not involve the destruction of any cellular components within the hair follicle. These methods are temporary and do not provide the same lasting results as electrolysis, which is why electrolysis is recognized as the only FDA-approved method for permanent hair removal.