27 citations
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December 2001 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Different hair removal methods have pros and cons, and more evidence is needed to prove laser treatments work.
A portable imaging system shows promise for diagnosing skin diseases and checking laser treatment effects.
April 2018 in “International journal of nanotechnology and nanomedicine” Low-level laser therapy effectively reduces the size of pressure ulcers compared to placebo.
February 2023 in “Lasers in Medical Science” May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Laser hair removal might help prevent trichoepithelioma lesions, but more testing is needed.
58 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that electrolysis and thermolysis can permanently remove hair but calls for better regulation to ensure safety, and notes a possibility of hair regrowth and rare complications.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a laser with bimatoprost solution works better for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than bimatoprost alone.
1 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a polarized LED magnifier during hair transplants makes creating recipient sites easier and may increase hair density.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective for darker skin but requires careful use to avoid side effects.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Combining fractional CO2 laser or microneedling with 5-FU is more effective and safer for treating vitiligo.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” RF energy is used in medical and beauty treatments to heat tissues, tighten skin, and reduce fat safely.
August 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combining laser therapy with minoxidil improves hair growth and satisfaction without extra side effects.
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.
22 citations
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September 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy seems to help dogs with noninflammatory alopecia grow hair back.
13 citations
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October 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Laser hair-comb therapy doesn't improve male-pattern hair loss.
43 citations
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November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” Fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly boosts drug and nanoparticle skin absorption, especially through hair follicles.
January 2026 in “Современные проблемы науки и образования (Modern Problems of Science and Education)” 308 nm excimer phototherapy can help some people with alopecia areata regrow hair, especially if their condition is less severe.
26 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Using sun protection and diode laser SHR reduces unexpected hair growth after laser hair removal.
4 citations
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May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
18 citations
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April 1989 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The argon gas-based cryotherapy effectively reduced keloid scars but caused some hypopigmentation and had a recurrence rate, especially in Afro-American patients.
16 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy may reduce symptoms and increase hair thickness in lichen planopilaris patients.
February 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” Nonablative radiofrequency therapy improves hair density, thickness, and growth rate.
December 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Low-level laser therapy may help hair growth, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
5 citations
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September 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a polarized LED magnifier during hair transplants eases recipient site creation and reduces eye strain but doesn't improve graft creation or placement.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Biology” Blue laser light reduces energy in mouse skin cells and creates harmful oxygen compounds, possibly harming the cells.
79 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Different skin treatments work best for different levels of wrinkles and sun damage.