January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” LED therapy is safe and can help with acne, aging skin, and hair loss, but consumer devices may be less effective.
28 citations
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Home-based skin care devices are generally safe and effective for hair removal, promoting hair growth, treating wrinkles and acne, but results for psoriasis treatment are mixed.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Lupus treatment requires a combination of drugs and therapies, with research needed for new options.
December 2023 in “Trials” The trial is testing if a helmet that uses light can prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
36 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Photobiomodulation may help with hair growth and wound healing, but research is inconsistent and needs better quality studies.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A new hand-held light therapy device was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate acne.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.
50 citations
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” Nanomaterials show promise in improving wound healing but require more research on their potential toxicity.
Choose FDA-cleared red light therapy devices and follow guidelines for safe use.
February 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” Exosome-based treatments may improve skin and hair issues, but more research is needed for safety and effectiveness.
Adding aesthetic therapies to medications doesn't improve male pattern baldness treatment.
59 citations
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February 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The silk fibroin-based hydrogel shows promise for treating melanoma and healing infected wounds by killing tumor cells and bacteria, and supporting skin recovery.
Low-level light therapy may reduce hair loss and improve hair quality but it's unclear who benefits most.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New pyrazole-based inhibitors show promise for treating metabolic diseases and other conditions.
70 citations
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April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
December 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” LED therapy is safe and effective for improving skin health and appearance.
February 2025 in “Cosmetics” Blue light therapy is promising for skin and hair conditions but needs more research for widespread use.
9 citations
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October 2024 in “Heliyon” Exosomes show promise for healing diabetic foot ulcers.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Men are increasingly using energy-based skin treatments for workplace success, with lasers and other devices effectively improving skin and body appearance.
February 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Radiotherapy can cause skin fibrosis, which is often overlooked and needs better treatment and evaluation.
17 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
145 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
81 citations
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August 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Red light therapy is safe and effectively increases hair growth in women with hair loss.
38 citations
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June 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” Nanomaterials in biomedicine can improve treatments but may have risks like toxicity, needing more safety research.
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.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Red light and LED treatments help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
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.