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.
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research At-Home Laser and Light-Based Devices
At-home laser and light devices can safely reduce acne and hair growth when used correctly but are less effective than professional treatments.
research Low‐fluence Q‐switched Nd: YAG 1064‐nm laser and intense pulsed light for the treatment of melasma
Combining LFQS and IPL is more effective and faster for treating melasma than LFQS alone.
research A Comparative Clinical and Histologic Study of Hair Transplantation Using Er:YAG, Er:YAG/CO2, and Standard Punch Techniques
Adding a 5 W CO2 laser to the Er:YAG laser improved bleeding control without harming hair growth or causing damage.
research The 1,927-nm fractionated thulium laser monotherapy increases hair density in patients with male pattern hair loss in Brazil: prospective clinical study
The laser treatment increased hair density in men with hair loss.
research 1565 nm laser and topical drugs for hair regeneration in patients with alopecia areata
research A Novel Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Using a 1927 nm Fractional Thulium Laser: A Case Series
The 1927 nm fractional thulium laser effectively treats acne by targeting and improving affected skin areas.
research Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Versus Diode Laser in the Removal of Unwanted Facial Hair
IPL and diode laser are equally effective for facial hair removal.
research Trepanation or Complete Removal of the Outer Table of the Calvarium for Granulation Induction: The Erbium:YAG Laser as an Alternative to the Rose Head Burr
The erbium:YAG laser is a better, safer, and faster method for scalp surgery than the traditional method.
research Hair removal by lasers and intense pulsed light sources
Lasers and intense pulsed light can safely and effectively remove hair by targeting hair follicles.
research Efficacy and safety of diode laser for facial hair reduction in hirsutism—a clinico-trichoscopic evaluation
Diode laser treatment is safe and effective for reducing unwanted facial hair in hirsutism.
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 Hair Removal
Laser hair removal shows promising short-term results but isn't yet permanent.
research Laser Treatment in Hirsutism: An Update
Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.
research Dose‐response of human follicles during laser‐based hair removal: Ex vivo photoepilation model with classification system embracing morphological and histological features
Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.
research Laser hair removal
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.
research Efficacy of fractional lasers in treating alopecia: a literature review
Fractional lasers seem effective and safe for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best treatment methods.
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.
research Ultrafast Mid-IR Laser Scalpel: Protein Signals of the Fundamental Limits to Minimally Invasive Surgery
The PIRL laser cuts tissue with less damage and scarring than traditional methods.
research Photodepilation
Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.
research Laser Hair Removal: A Review
In-office laser hair removal works well long-term, especially Nd:YAG for darker skin, but home devices need more testing.
research Comparison of the effects of 665 nm low level diode Laser Hat versus and a combination of 665 nm and 808nm low level diode Laser Scanner of hair growth in androgenic alopecia
The laser scanner device was more effective at increasing hair density than the laser hat in treating androgenic alopecia.
research Lasers for Dermatology and Skin Biology
Lasers have become precise tools in skin treatment and diagnosis, with ongoing advancements improving their effectiveness.
research Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis With a Pulsed Infrared Laser
Pulsed infrared laser can effectively reduce symptoms of pseudofolliculitis barbae.
research Medical-Cosmetic Devices for Home Use: Present and Future Considerations
Home-use medical-cosmetic devices like lasers for hair removal may be convenient but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Therapeutic efficacy and safety of a 1927-nm fractionated thulium laser on pattern hair loss: an evaluator-blinded, split-scalp study
The 1927-nm fractionated thulium laser treatment significantly improves hair thickness and count in pattern hair loss patients.
research Hormonal profile and efficacy of long pulse Nd-YAG laser in treatment of hirsutism.
Patients with high androgen levels need more laser sessions for effective hair removal.
research Extended theory of selective photothermolysis: A new recipe for hair cooking?
Permanent hair removal is hard, but using longer laser pulses at lower power might improve results.
research The 532 nm Laser Treatment Promotes The Proliferation of Tendon-Derived Stem Cells and Up-Regulates Nr4a1 To Stimulate Tenogenic Differentiation
A 532 nm laser helps tendon stem cells grow and become tendon-like by increasing Nr4a1 activity, which may speed up tendon repair.
research Optical hair removal
Optical hair removal devices showed potential for long-term hair removal in 1999.