22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
14 citations
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November 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser hair removal can cause severe allergic reactions.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High-dose UVA-1 therapy improves symptoms and skin condition in sclerosing skin disease.
198 citations
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September 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Radiofrequency devices effectively tighten skin without surgery.
February 2025 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Dual-wavelength laser therapy promotes better hair regrowth than single-wavelength treatments.
January 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” Laser hair removal is effective but may have side effects.
A portable imaging system shows promise for diagnosing skin diseases and checking laser treatment effects.
January 2019 in “Chulalongkorn Medical Journal” Using a special laser and platelet-rich plasma together is safe and improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
33 citations
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October 2016 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.
December 2020 in “Nippon Laser Igakkaishi” Photobiomodulation therapy is beneficial in plastic surgery and dermatology.
81 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” New techniques have improved acne scar treatment, but multiple tailored sessions are often needed.
May 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Erbium lasers improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
9 citations
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November 1999 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Ruby laser hair removal does not cause increased cell growth in the skin.
October 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-level light therapy is used in cosmetics and dermatology to repair skin, reduce inflammation, and treat various skin conditions.
40 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Transepidermal drug delivery effectively treated areata alopecia with minimal side effects.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Laser therapy may effectively treat persistent scalp inflammation.
112 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ruby laser pulses best destroy hair follicles during the growth phase and effectiveness varies with laser intensity; melanin is key for targeting, and timing treatments can improve results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Physiology” The method allows precise cell removal without harming nearby tissues.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Fractional Er:YAG laser with PRP is more effective and has fewer side effects than microneedling with PRP for vitiligo.
October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A 532 nm laser helps tendon stem cells grow and become tendon-like by increasing Nr4a1 activity, which may speed up tendon repair.
20 citations
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April 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser therapy helped new hair grow in scarred skin for three patients.
6 citations
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January 2005 The "Opus-5" diode laser is effective for treating oral submucous fibrosis.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The new device safely and effectively rejuvenates skin, making it thicker and healthier.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Higher fluence in hair removal damages hair follicles more, while lower fluence mimics natural hair regression, with long-term IPL treatments effectively reducing hair.
9 citations
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May 2005 in “Facial plastic surgery” Laser hair removal can be safe and effective for dark-skinned individuals with the right laser settings.
July 2023 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” Infrared light, alone or with hyaluronic acid, effectively treats skin laxity with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Planta Medica” Combining enzymes papain and chymotrypsin with laser treatment reduces facial hair more effectively than laser alone.
28 citations
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery”
20 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” An 800nm diode laser safely and effectively reduces hair for about 8 months, with most patients satisfied and few side effects.