27 citations
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November 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” New laser therapies are effective for skin damage, hair removal, and fat reduction.
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.
5 citations
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November 2005 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy is effective for tracking compounds in the skin.
July 2023 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Red laser therapy helped regrow hair in an alopecia areata patient within 21 days.
150 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
39 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Optical hair removal devices showed potential for long-term hair removal in 1999.
August 2021 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Excimer light therapy is more effective than low level laser therapy for treating alopecia areata.
35 citations
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July 2009 in “Optics express” Researchers created a new light source that improves chemical imaging by removing background noise.
January 2019 in “LASER THERAPY” Laser technologies improve medical treatments and outcomes.
43 citations
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November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” Fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly boosts drug and nanoparticle skin absorption, especially through hair follicles.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The 532 nm laser effectively reduces facial vascular and pigmented lesions, with the VISIA system reliably assessing treatment results.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed” A specific laser treatment can promote hair growth in mice by increasing certain protein levels.
73 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin reaction from laser hair removal can be prevented with medication.
21 citations
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January 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The 1927-nm fractionated thulium laser treatment significantly improves hair thickness and count in pattern hair loss patients.
April 2020 in “The Aesthetics” LED-LLLT helps heal wounds, reduce pain, and regrow hair using specific light wavelengths.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy using near-infrared light may help heart conditions and promote healing by releasing nitric oxide.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Using a special laser and skin medication together successfully cleared a skin condition in a pregnant woman.
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.
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.
Lasers and light therapy are effective for treating skin conditions like hair loss, vitiligo, psoriasis, and molluscum contagiosum.
115 citations
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
19 citations
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August 2007 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.
1 citations
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July 2015 in “European Journal of Dermatology” CO₂ laser treatment is fast and effective for some benign skin tumors with minimal side effects.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Laser treatment for lipomas improves quality of life with quick recovery and high satisfaction.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” CO2 laser-associated PDT effectively treated therapy-resistant folliculitis decalvans.
Low-level laser therapy is a safe, painless method that effectively treats acne and improves skin without post-treatment care.
143 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic surgery” In-office laser hair removal works well long-term, especially Nd:YAG for darker skin, but home devices need more testing.
December 2024 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Dual wavelength LEDs may help reduce hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.