161 citations
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July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
7 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
January 2003 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair color affects light reflection, with black hair having higher cuticle angles and lighter hair showing less specular reflection.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
5 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The DWLSM provides detailed imaging of hair shafts and follicles with high accuracy.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil can be effectively encapsulated in coated nanovesicles for potential drug delivery.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Male mice have thicker skin, causing more light scattering than females.
3 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” The research found a way to measure hair surface changes by analyzing how light reflects off of it, and determined hair cuticle angles vary by hair length and color.
27 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Dermoscopy is better than a magnifying lens for examining skin because it shows deeper details.
35 citations
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July 2009 in “Optics express” Researchers created a new light source that improves chemical imaging by removing background noise.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Silver nanoparticles from Laurus nobilis leaves may be a new, safer antiarthritic treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Raman spectroscopy is promising for measuring and enhancing drug delivery in alopecia treatments.
198 citations
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September 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Radiofrequency devices effectively tighten skin without surgery.
92 citations
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Characterizing lipid nanoparticles is challenging due to issues with sensitivity, reproducibility, and reliability.
8 citations
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February 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Immunofluorescence tomography is a cost-effective method for creating detailed 3-D images of tissues.
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.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
11 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The conclusion is that a new method to measure hair shine was confirmed to match people's visual assessments.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that using light-sheet fluorescence microscopy with a special solution can effectively create detailed 3D images of human skin for dermatological research.
1057 citations
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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.
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.
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.
195 citations
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Blue light can damage hair and scalp, leading to hair loss.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Blue light might help treat skin conditions by affecting the skin's bacteria.
9 citations
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October 2022 in “Nature Communications” The DiLiCre mouse model is an effective tool for precise genome editing using light.
25 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser and light treatments can effectively remove hair long-term.
1 citations
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July 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Light affects skin health, aging, and cancer risk, and new light-based treatments and imaging are promising for skin care.