April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
Both laser treatments improved acne scars similarly, but the Nd:YAG laser was safer and less painful, while the Er:YAG laser left patients slightly more satisfied.
Exosomes combined with fractional picosecondlaser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) stimulates hair growth but current devices are expensive. A proposed non-profit project aims to create affordable, 3D-printed LLLT devices and collect data on their effectiveness.
Hair loss discussion includes LLLT treatments and a satirical condition called PLLLTS, causing patients to resemble lighthouses and attract moths. Some users express concern about others taking the satire seriously.
Affordable 92-LED caps may be more effective for hair growth than expensive 270-laser caps due to higher power output and irradiance. The LED caps deliver more energy to the scalp, making them a cost-effective alternative for red light therapy.
The conversation is about finding an affordable and effective low level laser therapy device for hair loss, with a preference for a cap but open to a comb.