research Alternative Therapies for Vitiligo
Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.
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research Trichobiolight: A new, effective protocol in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium
Trichobiolight effectively treats hair loss with 82.5% success.
research Photosensory Function, Reception and Response in Human Skin
Human skin responds to light with protective mechanisms, but more research is needed to understand these processes and their implications for health and therapy.
research Decade Long Survey of Low-level Laser Therapy/Photobiomodulation (LLLT/PBM) Therapy for Oral Mucositis Treatment
Low-level laser therapy effectively prevents and treats oral mucositis.
research Bimatoprost for the management of vitiligo: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Bimatoprost shows promise for treating vitiligo, especially when combined with other therapies.
research Blue light-emitting diodes in hair regrowth: the first prospective study
Blue light therapy may help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Several biological benefits of the low color temperature light-emitting diodes based normal indoor lighting source
Low color temperature light (1900 K) benefits health by promoting melatonin, protecting eyes, and aiding healing.
research Characterization of Cutaneous Photoxicity Induced by Topical Alpha-Terthienyl and Ultraviolet A Radiation
Low-dose topical alpha-terthienyl may be a safer option for treating skin conditions with light therapy.
research SAN FRANCISCO DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Ultraviolet light treatment with trioxsalen was ineffective for vitiligo in the cases described.
research Treatment with Light-Emitting Diodes of Wavelength 863 nm Delays DMBA/TPA-Induced Skin Tumor Formation and Decreases Proinflammatory Cytokine Levels in ICR Mice
LED light therapy at 863 nm wavelength can slow down skin tumor growth and reduce inflammation in mice.
research A multicentre trial of the epilation efficacy of a new, large spot size, constant spectrum emission IPL device
The IPL device is safe, effective, and has high patient satisfaction for hair removal.
research Hair follicle changes following intense pulsed light axillary hair reduction: histometrical, histological and immunohistochemical evaluation
Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
research The secondary role of UV light in swimmers melanoma genesis
Hydrogen peroxide is a major risk factor for melanoma in swimmers, more than UV light.
research Photobiomodulation promotes hair regeneration in injured skin by enhancing migration and exosome secretion of dermal papilla cells
Photobiomodulation helps hair regrow in injured skin by aiding cell movement and secretion.
research CHARACTERIZATION OF PHOTOSENSITIZING EFFECTS BY TOPICAL DELIVERY OF ALPHA-TERTHIENYL AND UVA
Topical alpha-terthienyl with UVA may safely treat psoriasis without cancer risk.
research Vitamin D Receptor, UVR, and Skin Cancer: A Potential Protective Mechanism
Vitamin D receptor may help protect against UV-induced skin cancer.
research Vitiligo: an evidence-based update. Report of the 13th Evidence Based Update Meeting, 23 May 2013, Loughborough, U.K.
The meeting concluded with optimism about increasing research and better management of vitiligo.
research Other Therapies in Vitiligo
Some alternative treatments for vitiligo show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Vitamin D and the skin
research 583 Induction of type 17 collagen decreases ultraviolet b-induced cellular senescence in human htert/ker-ct keratinocytes
Increasing type 17 collagen reduces aging signs in skin cells caused by UV light.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: May 2020
BIVV009 is a safe treatment for bullous pemphigoid that reduces C3 deposition without harmful side effects.
research Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides Treated with 308 nm Excimer Laser
A 308 nm excimer laser successfully treated a boy with a rare skin condition after about a year of weekly sessions.
research Key locations of oxidative damage in human hair keratins after heat and ultraviolet light exposure
Heat and UV exposure damage hair structure by altering keratins.
research Activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling is involved in hair growth-promoting effect of 655-nm red light and LED in in vitro culture model
Red light and LED treatments help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
research Narrow-band red LED light promotes mouse hair growth through paracrine growth factors from dermal papilla
Red LED light helps mouse hair grow by increasing growth factors from skin cells.
research Theoretical considerations in laser hair removal
Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
research Hair removal using a pulsed-intense light source.
Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
research Photodepilation
Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.
research Weathering of the hairless scalp: a study using skin capacitance imaging and ultraviolet light-enhanced visualization
The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
research Photobiomodulation therapy in management of cancer therapy-induced side effects: WALT position paper 2022
Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.