1057 citations
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.
48 citations
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May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity” A 3-month stay in space causes skin thinning, disrupts hair growth, and changes muscle-related genes in mice.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Newly found stem cells in horse hooves show promise for treating a hoof disease called laminitis.
160 citations
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January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
68 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser/light treatments for hair loss are popular but lack scientific data proving effectiveness.
60 citations
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December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
50 citations
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December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.
47 citations
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April 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-level laser therapy may improve hair regrowth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
43 citations
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
32 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evidence for using Low-Level Laser Therapy for hair loss is limited and more thorough research is needed.
26 citations
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May 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment helped regrow hair in mice by activating a key growth pathway.
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.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
15 citations
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May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-level laser therapy safely and effectively improves hair growth and coverage for male and female pattern hair loss.
10 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” A combination of methotrexate injections and CO2 laser treatment led to complete hair regrowth in two patients with hard-to-treat alopecia.
January 2025 in “Advances in Clinical Medicine” Fractional CO2 laser therapy effectively improves skin conditions and recovery when combined with other treatments.
June 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Low level laser therapy is effective and safe for various skin and hair conditions.
April 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.
July 1998 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-power laser therapy is an effective, side-effect-free treatment that speeds up hair regrowth and crural ulcer healing.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
April 2021 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” The combined laser and plasma jet therapy effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Erbium YAG laser is effective in hair restoration, resulting in high yield and density, but it's not recommended for second replacements or those with good-quality hair.
39 citations
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June 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Different lab conditions and light treatment methods change how human skin cells respond to light therapy.
3 citations
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October 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
April 2026 in “Research Square” E13 fetal mouse fibroblast vesicles may help reduce scarring.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.
20 citations
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April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.