research A Review of Hand-Held, Home-Use Cosmetic Laser and Light Devices
Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
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research A Novel, Hand-Held, and Low-Level Light Therapy Device for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Single-Arm, Prospective Clinical Study
A new hand-held light therapy device was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate acne.
research Diagnosis and treatments of hirsutism: where are we?
Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.
research HairMax LaserComb® Laser Phototherapy Device in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
research Feature identification of skin diseases and laser therapy with a portable optical coherence imaging system
A portable imaging system shows promise for diagnosing skin diseases and checking laser treatment effects.
research The P&P Hairline Laser: A Novel Hands-Free Laser-Assisted Hairline Device for Hair Restoration Surgery
The P&P Hairline Laser is a new, hands-free device that improves hairline symmetry in hair restoration surgery and can create a symmetrical hairline in less than a minute.
research Hair care practices and structural evaluation of scalp and hair shaft parameters in African American and Caucasian women
African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
research Photoacoustic Imaging as a Tool for Assessing Hair Follicular Organization
Photoacoustic imaging can accurately assess hair follicle density and orientation for hair transplant planning.
research Photobiomodulation for the management of alopecia: mechanisms of action, patient selection and perspectives
Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
research Clinical and Trichoscopic Correlation of Scalp in Patients Who had undergone Hair Transplantation
A dermatoscope is important for evaluating hair transplants and managing patient expectations.
research use of dermoscope to differentiate Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris
A dermoscope helps accurately tell apart Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris.
research Notices
The document informed plastic surgeons about upcoming educational events worldwide.
research Development of a portable reflectance confocal microscope and its application in the noninvasive in vivo evaluation of mesenchymal stem cell-promoted cutaneous wound healing
A new portable microscope can effectively monitor skin wound healing in real-time.
research Innovative Device for Indocianyne Green Navigational Surgery
The new device improves surgical accuracy by using a special dye and camera to see inside tissues.
research Laser-assisted hair transplantation: histologic comparison between holmium:YAG and CO2 lasers
The CO₂ laser is better for hair transplantation because it causes less damage than the Ho:YAG laser.
research Crescent‐shaped incisional cuts: An unusual complication with Q‐switched Nd:YAG 1064 laser tattoo removal
A man got unusual crescent-shaped cuts from a laser tattoo removal due to a laser technical issue, but healed without scars.
research Effects of the Lexington LaserComb on hair regrowth in the C3H/HeJ mouse model of alopecia areata
The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
research Home-Use Laser and Light Devices for the Skin—An Update
At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.
research Transcriptomic analysis of human skin wound healing and rejuvenation following ablative fractional laser treatment
Ablative fractional laser treatment rejuvenates skin by altering gene expression and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
research Low-level laser treatment accelerated hair regrowth in a rat model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA)
Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
research Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser with inbuilt cool sapphire tip for long term hair reduction on type- IV and V skin: A prospective analysis of 200 patients
Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is safe and effective for long-term hair reduction in darker skin types.
research Laser for Hair Removal
Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
research Efficacy of Finasteride Treatment Versus Low-Level Laser in Frontal Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
research Treatment of Vitiligo With the 308-nm Xenon Chloride Excimer Laser
The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
research Laser Resurfacing
Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.
research Timed exposure 10,600 nm CO2 laser drilling in various benign dermal tumours
CO₂ laser treatment is fast and effective for some benign skin tumors with minimal side effects.
research Analyzing the laser-light reflection from human hair fibers Part1: Light components underlying the goniophotometric curves and fiber cuticle angles
Hair color affects light reflection, with black hair having higher cuticle angles and lighter hair showing less specular reflection.
research A Randomized Controlled, Single-Observer Blinded Study on the Safety and Efficacy of a Combination of 678nm Helmet-Type Low-level Laser Therapy and Topical Minoxidil 5% Versus Topical Minoxidil 5% Alone in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy: A Comprehensive Review of Anti- Inflammatory Applications and Therapeutic Potential
Low-level laser therapy can help with inflammation but isn't widely accepted yet.
research Evaluation of wavelength-dependent hair growth effects on low-level laser therapy: an experimental animal study
The 830-nm wavelength was most effective at promoting hair growth in rats using low-level laser therapy.