134 citations
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
16 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Laser and light treatments show promise for hair growth but need more research.
40 citations
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February 2012 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Lasers might help hair growth in some alopecia cases, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
4 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology” A 940nm laser effectively reduces inflammation in rat joints.
9 citations
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May 2005 in “Facial plastic surgery” Laser hair removal can be safe and effective for dark-skinned individuals with the right laser settings.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The IPL device is safe, effective, and has high patient satisfaction for hair removal.
December 2017 in “PubMed” Low-level laser therapy may help treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
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.
February 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Clinics using lasers should have trained laser safety supervisors to reduce accidents and possibly lower insurance costs.
May 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” Low-power lasers can prevent hair death and increase hair growth in wounds caused by freezing in rats.
March 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Combining nonablative fractional laser with minoxidil was effective for alopecia areata with only one patient relapsing after a year.
15 citations
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January 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Home-use light devices can significantly reduce hair but are less effective on very dark skin and slower than professional devices.
December 2025 in “Eurasian Journal of Scientific and Multidisciplinary Research” Fractional CO2 laser therapy is more effective and safer than corticosteroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
53 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” The laser treatment effectively and safely improved melasma in Asian patients.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” Low-level laser therapy reduces orthodontic relapse in rats, but fulvic acids do not.
24 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The laser scanner device was more effective at increasing hair density than the laser hat in treating androgenic alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” 7 citations
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April 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” Acneform reactions after laser hair removal occur in 6% of cases, mostly mild and short-lived, with higher risk in younger patients, those treated with Nd:YAG laser, and individuals with darker skin.
December 2005 in “TSpace” Diode laser treatment effectively clears acne keloidalis nuchae.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” A new laser-based microscope can clearly image biological structures without labels.
February 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 6 citations
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January 2024 in “Scars Burns & Healing” Laser-assisted drug delivery can improve treatment for difficult skin conditions by enhancing drug absorption.
20 citations
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November 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” The 810-nm diode laser improves skin texture in keratosis pilaris but not redness.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not available.
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
21 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Diode laser hair removal is effective and safe, but side effects vary by ethnicity and treatment number.
September 2001 in “PubMed”
50 citations
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December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.