research Special dermatology/plastic surgery issue 2017
The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.
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research Laser hair removal
Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
research Confocal microscopy and optical coherence tomography of inflammatory skin diseases in hairs and pilosebaceous units: A systematic review
RCM and OCT are effective for diagnosing and monitoring hair-related skin diseases but lack standardized protocols and need more research.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Low-Level Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Self-Comparison, Sham Device-Controlled Trial
Low-level light therapy safely improves hair coverage, thickness, and count in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Excimer Light versus Combination of Tacrolimus and Excimer Light in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Combining tacrolimus with excimer light is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using excimer light alone.
research Comparative Study of The Effect of Topical Minoxidil 5% Versus Combined Fractional CO2 Laser and Topical Minoxidil 5% in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining fractional laser with minoxidil 5% is more effective for treating male hair loss than using minoxidil 5% alone.
research Phototherapy of androgenetic alopecia with low level narrow band 655-nm red light and 780-nm infrared light
Red and infrared light therapy improves hair growth in balding patients.
research Personalized Compounded Hair Loss Treatments: A Compatibility Assessment of the TrichoConcept™ Vehicle Line.
The TrichoConcept™ line is effective for personalized hair loss treatments.
research Enhancing Hair Regrowth in Pediatric Morphea en Coup de Sabre by Fractional CO2 Laser‐Assisted Exosome Delivery
Exosome therapy with laser treatment helped hair regrowth in a child with a rare skin condition.
research Q-switched Nd:YAG 1064-nm laser for the treatment of acne-induced postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
Fractional infrared technology is effective and safe for treating cervical laxity.
research P111 : Low-Level light therapy in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A 24-week, randomized, double-blind, sham device-controlled multicenter trial
The Hair660™ light therapy device effectively and safely improves hair density in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Physical Treatments and Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-level laser therapy is the most supported treatment for hair loss, but other methods show promise.
research Latanoprost
research Literature Reviews
A new hair transplant method showed promising results and a study found how deep a CO₂ laser can penetrate skin.
research Effects of CO2 fractional laser on hair growth in C57BL/6 mice and potential underlying mechanisms
CO2 fractional laser therapy may help regrow hair without scarring by affecting certain inflammatory and growth-related molecules.
research Hair follicle targeting via gelatin coated transferosomes loaded with tofacitinib citrate for enhanced treatment of alopecia areata: Clinical evaluation of alopecia areata patients
The treatment showed significant hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients without side effects.
research Analysis of the efficiency of hair removal by different optical methods: comparison of Trichoscan, reflectance confocal microscopy, and optical coherence tomography
Trichoscan® is best for measuring hair growth, RCM for analyzing hair follicles, and OCT is useful for both.
research Concomitant Use of Hyaluronic Acid and Laser in Facial Rejuvenation
Using hyaluronic acid fillers and laser together is generally safe and effective for facial rejuvenation, but careful planning is needed.
research Low-level laser therapy for treatment of non-inflammatory alopecia
Low-level laser therapy may help regrow hair in dogs with non-inflammatory hair loss.
research Effect of Laser and Light-Based Systems on Hair Follicle Biology
Lasers can reduce hair growth but may also damage skin.
research Back cover
A new treatment using special microneedles and a nitric oxide-releasing drug could improve hair growth and be more convenient for people with hair loss.
research Combination Therapy With CGF and Microneedling‐Assisted Compound Betamethasone for Resistant Alopecia Areata: APilot Study
Combining CGF and microneedling with betamethasone effectively treats resistant alopecia areata.
research A prospective, comparative evaluation of axillary hair removal with an 808-nm diode laser at different fluences
Higher fluences in 808-nm diode laser treatments are more effective for axillary hair removal.
research Crescent‐shaped incisional cuts: An unusual complication with Q‐switched Nd:YAG 1064 laser tattoo removal
A man got unusual crescent-shaped cuts from a laser tattoo removal due to a laser technical issue, but healed without scars.
research Combined Low Dose Oral Minoxidil and Immunomodulator Efficacy and Safety in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Combining low-dose oral minoxidil with immunomodulators shows promise for treating alopecia areata but needs more research.
research Bioactive Proteolytic Enzymes Chymotrypsin and Papain as Adjuvants to Laser Hair Removal: Reducing the Risk of Paradoxical Hypertrichosis in Women with Facial Hirsutism
Using enzymes with laser hair removal may reduce unwanted hair growth better than laser alone.
research Lasers in Hair Growth and Hair Transplantation
Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
research Combination of photodynamic therapy with 5‐aminolaevulinic acid and microneedling in the treatment of alopecia areata resistant to conventional therapies: our experience with 41 patients
Combining light therapy, acid, and microneedling improves hair regrowth in stubborn hair loss cases.
research Low Level Laser Treatment for Patterned Hair Loss: A Systematic Review
Low level laser therapy may promote hair growth for patterned hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Lasers and Energy-Based Devices in Men
Men need tailored laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.