17 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The excimer laser may help hair regrow in alopecia areata patients.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” Lasers and light therapies are effective in promoting hair regrowth for different types of hair loss.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser hair removal is popular for long-term hair reduction but carries risks, requiring well-trained operators and better regulations, especially in South Africa.
September 2025 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Thulium laser therapy is a safe and effective short-term treatment for hair regrowth.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Laser therapy may effectively treat persistent scalp inflammation.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Using a special laser can improve how well hair loss treatments get into the skin and hair follicles.
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.
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.
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.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
10 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Photobiomodulation helps hair growth safely in men and women, with laser devices working better than LED ones.
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.
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.
10 citations
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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.
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.
4 citations
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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.
41 citations
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September 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser effectively reduced facial hair in women, with no significant difference in satisfaction after 6 months, but intense pulsed light was more painful.
March 2026 in “Research Square” Polymer dot nanozymes and exosomes, with laser stimulation, speed up wound healing.
19 citations
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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.
Laser therapy is effective for treating vascular lesions with the right light settings and trained professionals.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Low-Level Laser Therapy helps heal wounds and regenerate tissue when used correctly.
10 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Long-pulsed ruby laser effectively reduces hair in male-to-female transsexuals.
2 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Home-use medical-cosmetic devices like lasers for hair removal may be convenient but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment boosts hair growth by activating a key growth factor.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Laser treatment is safe and can effectively treat toenail fungus, especially when combined with other treatments if no improvement is seen after about a year.
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Diode laser treatment works better for facial hirsutism in patients with normal hormone levels.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser skin treatments can lead to viral infections like molluscum contagiosum, so precautions are important.
18 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Non-ablative fractional laser treatments have a low risk of side effects in Asian patients.
3 citations
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September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Adding a 5 W CO2 laser to the Er:YAG laser improved bleeding control without harming hair growth or causing damage.