January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective long-term treatment for hair loss, improving hair density and thickness.
8 citations
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” More men are getting non-surgical cosmetic treatments due to increased income and social acceptance, with less invasive options being preferred.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
July 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Photobiomodulation increased hair count in men with hair loss after 5 weeks, with no further increase after 10 weeks.
33 citations
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October 2016 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.
14 citations
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November 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser hair removal can cause severe allergic reactions.
3 citations
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Laser laparoscopy effectively reduces pelvic pain in women with mild to moderate endometriosis and is safe to use.
62 citations
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July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LED therapy is safe and shows potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed.
64 citations
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June 2009 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Excimer light effectively treats various skin diseases, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and mycosis fungoides.
2 citations
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss.
May 2014 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Low-level laser therapy is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Red light and LED treatments help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Platelet-rich plasma therapy effectively treated laser-induced skin lightening.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Home-based skin care devices are generally safe and effective for hair removal, promoting hair growth, treating wrinkles and acne, but results for psoriasis treatment are mixed.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The HairLux device safely and effectively promotes hair growth in people with hair loss.
55 citations
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June 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Ablative fractional resurfacing could improve how well topical drugs penetrate the skin, but more research is needed to fine-tune the method.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Biology” Blue laser light reduces energy in mouse skin cells and creates harmful oxygen compounds, possibly harming the cells.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Combining stromal vascular fraction (SVF) injections with fractional CO2 laser treatment is more effective for treating burn scars than using the laser alone.
5 citations
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November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Low Level Laser Therapy can promote hair growth.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
July 2024 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Excimer laser can effectively treat mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining microneedling with Q-switched laser treatment for tattoo removal did not improve results and caused more pain.
1 citations
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January 1987 Low-output laser irradiation can stimulate or inhibit biological processes depending on the dose.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new wound healing treatment using a graphene-based material with white light speeds up healing and reduces infection and scarring.
June 2022 in “Al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences” Combining povidone iodine and diode laser speeds up wound healing and infection control in mice.
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Diode laser treatment works better for facial hirsutism in patients with normal hormone levels.
17 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
June 2019 in “Asian Journal of Medical Research” The dermaroller caused less hyperpigmentation and no itching compared to the fractional CO2 laser.
8 citations
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May 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” Bioactive glass 1393 speeds up wound healing by helping new blood vessels form.