24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Two cases of a rare skin condition were successfully treated with laser therapy, offering a non-surgical treatment option.
15 citations
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August 2011 in “Lasers in medical science” The 755-nm alexandrite laser effectively and quickly treats trichostasis spinulosa with minimal pain and no side effects.
5 citations
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May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.
April 2025 in “Asian Journal of Surgery”
2 citations
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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Near-infrared laser therapy with Indocyanine Green dye improves acne by reducing inflammation without side effects.
Lasers and light therapy are effective for treating skin conditions like hair loss, vitiligo, psoriasis, and molluscum contagiosum.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” The laser-based microjet injector delivers tattoo pigment accurately with less tissue damage.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Combining Pulsed Dye Laser with Pingyangmycin is effective and safe for treating acne scars.
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia.
6 citations
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April 2000 in “European journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal effectively reduces hair density and is preferred by most patients.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP and LLLT can improve hair growth in AGA, but more research needed.
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.
69 citations
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August 1995 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The ultrapulse carbon dioxide laser can effectively resurface skin without scarring.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
November 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Lasers might help regrow hair in people with hair loss due to genetics.
108 citations
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December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
101 citations
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March 2019 in “Cell Stem Cell” Certain immune cells in the skin release a protein that stops hair growth by keeping hair stem cells inactive.
18 citations
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November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, like rashes and lesions, which are more common in younger patients and can be linked to more severe complications.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
June 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Low level laser therapy is effective and safe for various skin and hair conditions.
16 citations
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April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a fractional laser can stimulate hair growth, but the intensity and duration of inflammation are crucial. Too much can cause ulcers and scarring. Lower beam energy and fewer treatments are recommended to avoid damage.
10 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
16 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining microneedling with Q-switched laser treatment for tattoo removal did not improve results and caused more pain.
May 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Electrolysis and laser treatments offer more permanent hair removal, but have limitations.
May 2013 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Researchers created a system that accurately aligns laser beams automatically.
26 citations
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June 1993 in “Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery” The new laser technique effectively reduces forehead lines with fewer side effects and faster recovery.