39 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Optical hair removal devices showed potential for long-term hair removal in 1999.
Low level laser or LED therapy combined with infiltrations may help hair growth.
2 citations
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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” The 675 nm laser effectively improved facial acne scars in dark skin with minimal side effects.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study's findings are unreliable due to retraction.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
63 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The pulsed infrared diode laser is effective for treating hair loss in alopecia areata.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” At-home laser and light devices can safely reduce acne and hair growth when used correctly but are less effective than professional treatments.
14 citations
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May 2006 in “Clinical obstetrics and gynecology” Laser hair removal shows promising short-term results but isn't yet permanent.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dentistry Indonesia” A 645-nm diode laser effectively penetrates swine soft tissues, suggesting predictable therapeutic effects.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is safe and effective for long-term hair reduction in darker skin types.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Fractional and excimer lasers effectively treat various types of alopecia and promote hair growth.
1 citations
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July 2015 in “European Journal of Dermatology” CO₂ laser treatment is fast and effective for some benign skin tumors with minimal side effects.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” September 2025 in “Cuadernos de Educación y Desarrollo” Laser and light technologies are used in dermatology for skin treatments and improving outcomes.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The new near-infrared LED device improves skin and hair with no side effects.
17 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Laser-assisted drug delivery has shown improved treatment outcomes for skin conditions and has potential to reduce side effects and treatment time.
May 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” Low-power lasers can prevent hair death and increase hair growth in wounds caused by freezing in rats.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
47 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial introduces various topics on laser and cosmetic treatments in a medical journal.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The excimer laser may help hair regrow in alopecia areata patients.
10 citations
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June 2006 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Laser hair removal greatly improves quality of life.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” The laser treatment effectively improved facial pigmentation with no major side effects.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.
47 citations
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March 1987 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Carbon dioxide laser treatment effectively removed facial hair cysts without scarring or them coming back.
24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.