8 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CO2 laser treatment successfully removed traumatic tattoos with minimal scarring.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Laser treatment is safe and can effectively treat toenail fungus, especially when combined with other treatments if no improvement is seen after about a year.
October 2023 in “Apollo medicine” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
19 citations
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September 2011 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 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.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The 1927 nm Thulium laser effectively and safely treats postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” New laser technologies and methods are safer and more effective for hair removal on darker skin tones.
March 2020 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Laser therapy on human skin affects the HERC6 gene and related genes, influencing many cell processes and requiring careful safety measures.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-17C is important in inflammatory skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study's findings are unreliable due to retraction.
22 citations
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September 2022 in “Medicina” Using two types of lasers together improves skin tone and collagen remodeling.
16 citations
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March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Extracellular vesicles show promise in skin treatments but need more research and standardization.
5 citations
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November 2005 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy is effective for tracking compounds in the skin.
25 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” Diode laser effectively treats pseudofolliculitis barbae.
8 citations
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August 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Concurrent laser and isotretinoin treatment improves acne scars more than delayed treatment.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Finasteride-loaded microemulsions can effectively enhance skin delivery for treating hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma with other treatments improves hair growth, acne scars, and skin rejuvenation.
108 citations
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December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
June 2022 in “Al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences” Combining povidone iodine and diode laser speeds up wound healing and infection control in mice.
The 1550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser improved hair regrowth in patients with androgenic alopecia, but didn't significantly change collagen type I, skin fibroblasts, or macrophages. More research is needed for optimal results.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Laser hair removal can help treat acne keloidalis nuchae, but results vary and a standard scoring system is needed.
26 citations
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February 2022 in “Annals of Palliative Medicine” Ultra-pulse CO2 fractional laser improves acne scars with minimal side effects and faster healing.
50 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” Keratin-gelatin films improve skin graft success in dogs.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Low-dose 800 nm laser effectively treats blackheads and coarse pores without harming cell growth.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Melatonin may help whisker growth in mice.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sunlight simulation causes skin inflammation, with different skin types reacting at different levels of exposure.
December 2008 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Multi-pass laser skin treatments improved healing, reduced pain, and had no major complications.
2 citations
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January 2020 Tailored scar treatments are needed for different body areas to improve appearance and function.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser hair removal is popular for long-term hair reduction but carries risks, requiring well-trained operators and better regulations, especially in South Africa.