August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that using light-sheet fluorescence microscopy with a special solution can effectively create detailed 3D images of human skin for dermatological research.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The letter criticizes a study's methods and small size, suggesting larger, better-designed research would show low-level light therapy effectively grows hair.
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.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Combining laser therapy with platelet-rich plasma improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
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.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering” The study found a green method for strengthening hair works on all hair colors and is eco-friendly.
December 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” LLLT increases hair density and growth in AGA patients.
January 2005 in “Cosmetic Surgery Times” Infrared light therapy helps regrow hair.
43 citations
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
53 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” The laser treatment effectively and safely improved melasma in Asian patients.
April 2016 in “Proceedings of SPIE” UV-induced autofluorescence is effective for identifying different types of alopecia.
8 citations
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September 2021 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” Low-level light/laser therapy is effective in treating male and female pattern hair loss without side effects.
207 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
41 citations
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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.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-level laser therapy safely and effectively improves hair growth and coverage for male and female pattern hair loss.
21 citations
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Laser-assisted drug delivery is generally safe with mostly mild side effects.
January 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.
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.
May 2025 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” Blue LED light improves hair treatments for Caucasian and Asian hair but not for African hair.
46 citations
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December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Laser and light treatments offer quick, long-lasting hair removal for large areas.
33 citations
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May 2016 in “Translational andrology and urology” Laser hair removal before genital surgery can prevent complications and improve patient satisfaction.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
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 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The 5 W CO2 laser addition improved hemostasis without harming hair growth or causing damage.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of human skin cells respond uniquely to various colors and doses of light, which could lead to specialized light treatments for skin conditions.
January 2018 in “Archives of dermatology and skin care” Low level laser therapy may promote hair growth for patterned hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2003 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair color affects light reflection, with black hair having higher cuticle angles and lighter hair showing less specular reflection.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A man got unusual crescent-shaped cuts from a laser tattoo removal due to a laser technical issue, but healed without scars.
20 citations
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November 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” The 810-nm diode laser improves skin texture in keratosis pilaris but not redness.