November 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The combined treatment of a specific hair cocktail and microneedling device effectively restores hair in different baldness patterns.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” Different wavelengths of LED light are needed to treat different types of hair loss effectively.
147 citations
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January 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Laser device increases hair density, safe for treating hair loss in men and women.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Home-use microneedle devices might safely boost 5% minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Laser and light treatments show promise for hair growth but need more research.
February 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
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January 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Home-use light devices can significantly reduce hair but are less effective on very dark skin and slower than professional devices.
9 citations
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November 2021 in “PubMed” FDA-approved low-level light/laser therapy devices can significantly increase hair density in people with pattern hair loss.
136 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Several new treatments for different types of hair loss show promise in improving patient quality of life.
1 citations
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The Aqualon SLT device measures hair stiffness and slipperiness to evaluate hair treatments.
36 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Photobiomodulation may help with hair growth and wound healing, but research is inconsistent and needs better quality studies.
3 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin film can effectively mimic human hair for testing hair damage.
28 citations
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “Medicine” Helmet-like device safely increases hair density for people with hair loss.
7 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Home-use lasers and IPL devices are unlikely to directly cause paradoxical hair growth; it may be linked to inflammation or hormonal issues.
Lasers and energy-based devices effectively and safely improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, especially when combined with other treatments.
Lasers and energy-based devices effectively and safely improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, especially when combined with other treatments.
160 citations
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January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An AI photographic device effectively tracked hair growth improvements in women treated for hair loss.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” The Hair660™ light therapy device effectively and safely improves hair density in people with androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin film can effectively replace human hair for testing hair damage.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
45 citations
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December 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT promotes hair growth and improves hair density safely in men and women.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Internal Medicine” Cancer treatments often cause hair loss, and more research is needed to prevent and treat it.
11 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Men need tailored laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The Shumin device with doxycycline is more effective for rosacea than red light therapy.
May 2020 in “Meeting abstracts/Meeting abstracts (Electrochemical Society. CD-ROM)” Self-powered devices can speed up healing, boost hair growth, and help control weight without batteries.
January 2026 in “Nature Communications” A wearable device using NIR light may help treat hair loss non-invasively.