20 citations
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October 2021 in “Applied materials today” A new microneedle patch and yellow light therapy significantly promote hair regrowth.
Laser diode light boosts hair follicle cell growth and certain gene expressions.
April 2021 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” High-intensity red LED light boosts bone cell growth and mineralization.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new wound healing treatment using a graphene-based material with white light speeds up healing and reduces infection and scarring.
65 citations
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March 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Most low-level light therapy studies did not accurately report how light was measured, affecting treatment reliability.
April 2026 in “Biosensors” Red light increases hair follicles and ATP in mouse skin.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” UV treatment can damage hair, so protection is advised.
January 2024 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” Red LED light therapy helps reduce hair loss and improves hair regrowth in long COVID patients.
19 citations
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July 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
30 citations
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December 2018 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Both immature and mature fat cells are important for hair growth cycles, with immature cells promoting growth and mature cells possibly inhibiting it.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Health Sciences” Intravenous delivery of autologous activated platelet-rich plasma is safe.
4 citations
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October 2009 in “Skin research and technology” Colorimetry can accurately measure hair growth rates in mice.
9 citations
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May 2019 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” The method could improve vitiligo treatment by effectively delivering therapy to hair follicles.
23 citations
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August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
January 2026 in “Nature Communications” A wearable device using NIR light may help treat hair loss non-invasively.
18 citations
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August 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Melanocyte progenitor cells are found in human fat tissue and can become mature melanocytes, which may help treat skin issues.
59 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Asian hair is more resistant to UV damage due to higher lipid content.
36 citations
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March 2009 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Disrupting Bcl-xL in mice reduces skin cancer risk.
14 citations
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July 2022 in “Nutrients” Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
14 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” UV exposure damages hair, increasing thiols and altering protein structure.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” Fat-derived stem cells can help protect and repair skin stem cells from aging caused by UV light.
9 citations
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Sunlight exposure improved a patient's skin condition, and there may be a link between a certain disease and skin growths; a leukemia treatment caused changes in hair color and growth.
January 2024 in “Defence life science journal” Light therapy can help heal soft tissue injuries and reduce pain and inflammation.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
17 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Ultraviolet light helped hair growth more effectively than triamcinolone acetonide.
March 2026 in “Dyes and Pigments” Riboflavin and blue light speed up genipin hair dye, making it fast, glossy, stable, and eco-friendly.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Riboflavin with blue light speeds up hair dyeing, making it faster, safer, and long-lasting with less hair damage.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Local inflammation worsens autoimmune skin conditions by increasing antibody buildup.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Biology” Blue laser light reduces energy in mouse skin cells and creates harmful oxygen compounds, possibly harming the cells.
20 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.