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December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Laser and light treatments offer quick, long-lasting hair removal for large areas.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The excimer laser may help hair regrow in alopecia areata patients.
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April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Surgical face-lifts are more effective, but fractional radiofrequency is a good, less invasive alternative for treating skin laxity.
June 1999 in “Proceedings of SPIE” The CO₂ laser is better for hair transplantation because it causes less damage than the Ho:YAG laser.
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May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining laser therapy with hair extraction improves eyebrow scar treatment.
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
Non-ablative Er:YAG-laser treatment helps improve life quality for menopausal women with hair loss.
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April 2015 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) is recommended as a more inclusive term and shows potential benefits in various treatments.
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October 2014 in “Journal of aesthetic nursing” Laser hair removal by trained professionals is the most effective long-term method for reducing facial hair in women.
October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Combining laser therapy with other treatments effectively increases hair density and thickness for hair loss.
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Lasers can help reduce skin side effects from cancer treatment.
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January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Monopolar radiofrequency effectively reduces facial wrinkles with minimal side effects.
February 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
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January 2018 in “Medical research archives” Low-intensity light therapy is effective for skin healing, reducing inflammation, and treating various skin conditions.
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.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” 308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.
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May 2022 in “Recima21” Microneedling and low-intensity laser are safe and effective for treating male hair loss.
Laser diode light boosts hair follicle cell growth and certain gene expressions.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low-level laser/light therapy is effective and safe for mild to moderate hair loss in men and women when combined with other treatments.
September 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” The P&P Hairline Laser is a new, hands-free device that improves hairline symmetry in hair restoration surgery and can create a symmetrical hairline in less than a minute.
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.
20 citations
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April 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser therapy helped new hair grow in scarred skin for three patients.
January 2025 in “E3S Web of Conferences” Lasers are effective for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and acne treatment in dermatology.
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October 2009 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” IPL treatment can significantly reduce hair in faun tail but may need local anesthesia.
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Combining fractional laser with minoxidil 5% is more effective for treating male hair loss than using minoxidil 5% alone.
November 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Light-based therapies show promise as safe treatments for hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Healthcare Engineering” The combined treatment is more effective and safer for improving sunken acne scars.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” The erbium:YAG laser is a better, safer, and faster method for scalp surgery than the traditional method.