433 citations
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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.
Laser hair removal works well for light skin with dark hair but needs caution for darker skin.
31 citations
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February 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Sun exposure after laser hair removal can cause skin darkening, which is hard to treat and requires avoiding UV light.
January 2024 in “Materials chemistry frontiers (Online)” New near-infrared OLED emitters are more efficient, especially platinum(II) complexes, and have promising applications like hair growth treatment.
September 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science”
45 citations
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December 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT promotes hair growth and improves hair density safely in men and women.
October 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Low-level laser therapy combined with NB-UVB is a safe and potentially effective treatment for stable vitiligo.
Laser diode light boosts hair follicle cell growth and certain gene expressions.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Biomedicines” The treatment combining laser and fetal fibroblasts effectively reduces scarring.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of human skin cells respond uniquely to various colors and doses of light, which could lead to specialized light treatments for skin conditions.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Fractional laser therapy effectively and safely improves hair density in androgenetic alopecia.
Lasers and energy-based devices effectively and safely improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, especially when combined with other treatments.
January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Fractional lasers effectively treat alopecia areata, especially when combined with minoxidil or cortisol.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Higher fluence in hair removal damages hair follicles more, while lower fluence mimics natural hair regression, with long-term IPL treatments effectively reducing hair.
11 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.
Lasers and energy-based devices effectively and safely improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, especially when combined with other treatments.
September 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats hair loss and promotes hair growth.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Fractional radiofrequency effectively and safely improves rosacea symptoms.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Using Eflornithine cream with laser treatments improves facial hair removal.
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January 2000 in “Journal Of Cutaneous Laser Therapy” Laser hair removal might also work by damaging blood vessels around hair follicles.
15 citations
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January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Cold air and a chilled sapphire window both protect the skin during laser treatments, and work better with water or gel, especially for darker skin.
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.
June 2019 in “Asian Journal of Medical Research” The dermaroller caused less hyperpigmentation and no itching compared to the fractional CO2 laser.
December 2005 in “TSpace” Diode laser treatment effectively clears acne keloidalis nuchae.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low level laser therapy may help with hair loss.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Intense pulsed light is a safe and effective way to thin hair for East Asians after hairline surgery.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” CO2 laser-associated PDT effectively treated therapy-resistant folliculitis decalvans.
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The DWLSM provides detailed imaging of hair shafts and follicles with high accuracy.
August 2025 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” LED therapy is a promising, non-invasive skin treatment, but needs standardization and personalization.