What is the shortwave method of hair removal designed to destroy?

The shortwave method of hair removal, also known as radiofrequency hair removal, is specifically designed to target the hair follicles. This method uses high-frequency electrical currents to generate heat, which effectively destroys the hair follicles and inhibits future hair growth.

Choosing the option related to basal cell carcinoma is not accurate in this context, as the primary focus of the shortwave method is on hair removal rather than treatment of skin cancer. While this method can have a variety of uses in dermatology, its primary intent in the realm of hair removal is to damage and subsequently destroy the active hair follicles, preventing hair regrowth over time. The other choices, such as hair pigments, focus on the melanin that gives hair its color, and skin cells refer to the epidermis and deeper skin structures, which are not the main targets of the shortwave hair removal technique.