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July 2003 in “PubMed” The research found a way to measure hair surface changes by analyzing how light reflects off of it, and determined hair cuticle angles vary by hair length and color.
April 2016 in “Proceedings of SPIE” UV-induced autofluorescence is effective for identifying different types of alopecia.
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December 2022 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” AFL is safe and effective for topical drug delivery but needs larger studies and cheaper devices for wider use.
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April 2026 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” 1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Laser therapy effectively treats all stages of hidradenitis suppurativa, offering a reliable alternative to medication.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment boosts hair growth by activating a key growth factor.
February 2022 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” Human blood can transfer energy to hair follicles through a glass barrier.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Effective pain relief methods for photoepilation include topical anesthetics, cooling devices, and skin stimulation.
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October 2023 in “International Wound Journal” The portable LED device speeds up wound healing.
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September 2021 in “Sensors” LED therapy can safely and effectively regrow eyebrows in people with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and move by activating certain cell pathways.
March 2024 in “Medical lasers” Multiple-wavelength radiation helps hair grow by boosting early hair follicle development.
Adding a topical agent to IPL improves hair reduction and satisfaction without extra side effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sunlight simulation causes skin inflammation, with different skin types reacting at different levels of exposure.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps hair follicle cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating certain cell pathways.
November 2025 in “Physics of Fluids” Low-intensity ultrasound can safely enhance hair regrowth by selecting the right frequency and intensity.
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January 2013 in “Brachytherapy” HDR electronic brachytherapy effectively treats nonmelanoma skin cancer with good cosmetic results and minimal side effects.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 4 citations
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
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June 2021 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Blue light therapy may help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Fractional radiofrequency effectively and safely improves rosacea symptoms.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Platelet-rich plasma therapy effectively treated laser-induced skin lightening.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can improve hair density in people with androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to find out who it works best for.
Low-level light therapy may reduce hair loss and improve hair quality but it's unclear who benefits most.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” A new wearable LED device helps heal chronic infected wounds at home.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Combining red LED therapy with beta-carotene is more effective for treating photoaging than red LED therapy alone.
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective treatment for common hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best power and wavelength for treatment.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating specific growth pathways.