July 1998 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-power laser therapy is an effective, side-effect-free treatment that speeds up hair regrowth and crural ulcer healing.
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair transplantation can be effective but should be limited to small areas and requires more training to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The alexandrite laser is a safe and effective treatment for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae.
15 citations
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January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment improved scalp skin condition with no side effects.
85 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and intense pulsed light can safely and effectively remove hair by targeting hair follicles.
24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Er:YAG laser therapy effectively treats Hailey-Hailey disease, leading to long-term remission and improved quality of life.
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.
108 citations
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December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Follow these guidelines to safely and effectively use energy-based devices in aesthetic treatments.
January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.
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January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Red and infrared light therapy improves hair growth in balding patients.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy can potentially remove nonpigmented hair by damaging hair follicles.
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November 1999 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Ruby laser hair removal does not cause increased cell growth in the skin.
Laser treatments effectively increase hair growth in hair loss conditions.
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April 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” TRASER effectively targets blood vessels and hair follicles for potential use in vascular and hair removal treatments.
7 citations
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April 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” Acneform reactions after laser hair removal occur in 6% of cases, mostly mild and short-lived, with higher risk in younger patients, those treated with Nd:YAG laser, and individuals with darker skin.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Laser and light treatments show promise for hair growth but need more research.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective for people with darker skin tones.
January 2019 in “Chulalongkorn Medical Journal” Using a special laser and platelet-rich plasma together is safe and improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
July 2023 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Red laser therapy helped regrow hair in an alopecia areata patient within 21 days.
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September 2011 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.
The 1550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser improved hair regrowth in patients with androgenic alopecia, but didn't significantly change collagen type I, skin fibroblasts, or macrophages. More research is needed for optimal results.
December 2025 in “Medical Lasers” The laser treatment increased hair density in men with hair loss.
May 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” 7 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The filterless flashlamp-based system effectively delays hair regrowth and improves skin condition.
8 citations
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April 2024 in “Cureus” CO2 lasers are better for severe acne scars, while Er:YAG lasers are gentler with fewer side effects.
September 2025 in “Cuadernos de Educación y Desarrollo” Laser and light technologies are used in dermatology for skin treatments and improving outcomes.