221 citations
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July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” BMAL1 controls skin cell growth and UV damage risk, peaking at night.
68 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser/light treatments for hair loss are popular but lack scientific data proving effectiveness.
56 citations
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March 2017 in “Plant and Cell Physiology” Light sheet fluorescence microscopy effectively measures calcium changes in Arabidopsis root hairs.
25 citations
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October 2022 in “Ophthalmic Research” Red light therapy temporarily increased blood flow in the eye but didn't change other eye structures.
21 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hair growth and health are influenced by factors like age, environment, and nutrition, and are controlled by various molecular pathways. Red light can promote hair growth, and understanding these processes can help treat hair-related diseases.
11 citations
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February 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.
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.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Veterinary record case reports” Fluorescent light energy may help treat skin infections in dogs with calcinosis cutis.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Light-activated hyaluronic acid derivatives can enhance skin healing and regeneration.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A holistic approach, including diet and stress management, may improve androgenetic alopecia treatment outcomes.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” 308 nm excimer light therapy may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata with delayed results and no serious side effects.
Long-term use of seizure medications can disrupt calcium metabolism, but this can be treated with vitamin D or UV light and does not affect seizure control.
81 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
62 citations
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July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LED therapy is safe and shows potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed.
26 citations
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November 2019 in “Medical Science Monitor” LED light therapy boosts bone cell growth and function.
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.
21 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Low-level light therapy may help hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
15 citations
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June 2021 in “Medicina” Combined light therapy improves eye health and quality of life for those with meibomian gland dysfunction.
5 citations
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November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Low Level Laser Therapy can promote hair growth.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” 830 nm LED light effectively treats and prevents skin redness and dark spots, while 590 nm LED light only helps prevent them.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining tacrolimus with excimer light is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using excimer light alone.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Intense pulsed-light therapy helps mice grow hair by activating a specific growth pathway.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” Near-infrared LED light improves skin rejuvenation and hair growth better than white LED light.
August 2021 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Excimer light therapy is more effective than low level laser therapy for treating alopecia areata.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
January 2010 in “The Year book of dermatology” Taking metformin with intense pulsed light therapy improves hair removal for women with PCOS.
January 2023 in “International journal of research publications” Rice bran oil works as well as 2% minoxidil to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
27 citations
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January 2018 in “Drug Delivery” GC10/DOX hydrogel shows promise as an effective thyroid cancer treatment.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
January 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Combining PRP, light therapy, and microneedling can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia cases.