January 2024 in “Editora Científica Digital eBooks” Fotobiomodulação uses light to help heal tissues and reduce inflammation.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Electrical epilation damages hair follicles and surrounding skin, likely preventing hair regrowth.
12 citations
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August 2021 in “Biomedical Photonics” Photobiomodulation therapy reduces pain and stress after septoplasty.
Combining regenerative therapy with light treatment can effectively promote hair growth.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Electric stimulation at 448 kHz can promote hair growth by enhancing cell activity in hair follicles.
Cryotherapy is the best depigmentation method for vitiligo but needs an expert to perform it.
36 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” The combination therapy significantly improved Riehl’s melanosis in patients without serious side effects.
November 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Light-based therapies show promise as safe treatments for hair loss.
85 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and intense pulsed light can safely and effectively remove hair by targeting hair follicles.
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.
63 citations
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April 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical PUVA can cause temporary hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients but doesn't change the long-term outcome.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” LED light therapy at 863 nm wavelength can slow down skin tumor growth and reduce inflammation in mice.
8 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The combination of the excimer lamp and liquor carbonis detergens is more effective for scalp psoriasis than the lamp alone.
January 2010 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” 1 citations
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using Excimer light with topical steroids is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combination therapy is safe and more effective for treating pediatric facial and cervical vitiligo.
45 citations
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May 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Low color temperature light (1900 K) benefits health by promoting melatonin, protecting eyes, and aiding healing.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Light therapy with various colors helps treat hair loss.
20 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” PBM helps improve cell survival in 3D tissue engineering.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Excimer laser therapy can be an alternative for treating superficial morphea when topical steroids don't work.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “Translational Psychiatry” Remote photobiomodulation improves brain injury outcomes and behavior in rats.
Low level laser or LED therapy combined with infiltrations may help hair growth.
15 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” FDA-cleared devices may help treat hair loss, but more research needed; consult dermatologist before use.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Varna Medical Forum” TECAR therapy helps with pain relief, reduces inflammation, relaxes muscles, heals tissues, and is safe and effective for many conditions.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Most alopecia patients are open to trying light therapy, especially at-home devices, but cost is a big factor in their willingness.
78 citations
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January 2013 in “Brachytherapy” HDR electronic brachytherapy effectively treats nonmelanoma skin cancer with good cosmetic results and minimal side effects.
April 2021 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” The combined laser and plasma jet therapy effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic caused a drop in phototherapy for skin conditions, with only 40% of vitiligo and psoriasis patients returning after a hospital closure in Taiwan.
52 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.