25 citations
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February 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Photobiomodulation is safe for skin rejuvenation, even for those with a cancer history.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “Life” Blue light can help treat skin conditions like eczema and acne without major side effects.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “Annals of Dermatology” 650 nm red light helps hair grow and prevents hair loss by affecting certain genes and biological processes.
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.
October 2025 in “Animals” Blue light masks improved coat condition and energy in horses with PPID.
September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Combining NdYag laser with pulsed light effectively treats rosacea with manageable side effects.
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.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
29 citations
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May 2025 in “Polymers” DLP bioprinting shows promise for medical uses, but needs more material options and strength improvements.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” Pulsed wave red LED light is more effective than continuous wave light for promoting hair regrowth.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Brain Imaging and Stimulation” A low-cost, 3D-printed light therapy device is safe and effective but needs more testing before use on people.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Phototherapy with red and blue light can effectively treat hair loss.
27 citations
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January 2018 in “Drug Delivery” GC10/DOX hydrogel shows promise as an effective thyroid cancer treatment.
22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” 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.
7 citations
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November 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
14 citations
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November 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The green-light LED microneedle patch effectively promotes hair growth.
34 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” 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.
31 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
October 2022 in “Journal of ophthalmology” Light therapy may improve eye conditions by stimulating cell activity and increasing oxygen availability.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of The Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers” LED light at specific wavelengths can help fight dandruff and promote hair growth without increasing inflammation.
June 2020 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The patient's hair loss from alopecia totalis returned despite initial successful treatment.
Low-level light therapy can promote hair growth by stimulating cell interactions in hair follicles.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “PubMed” New treatments for progressive hair loss in aging men are being developed, including targeted medical therapies, light therapy, plasma injections, and robotic hair transplantation.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Light therapy is effective and safe for treating skin color disorders like vitiligo and dark spots.
November 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is a frequent long-term effect of COVID-19, and oral minoxidil is the most common effective treatment.