20 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.
18 citations
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May 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Green OLED light improves stem cell effectiveness for better wound healing.
7 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new light-activated treatment speeds up healing of infected wounds without antibiotics.
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.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Peer Review” Combining rosemary oil with light therapy may improve hair loss treatment.
May 2025 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” Blue LED light improves hair treatments for Caucasian and Asian hair but not for African hair.
Combining regenerative therapy with light treatment can effectively promote hair growth.
Commercial and open-source light sheet microscopy systems have advanced through engineer-scientist collaborations, improving imaging quality.
January 2024 in “Editora Científica Digital eBooks” Fotobiomodulação uses light to help heal tissues and reduce inflammation.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Optical imaging and light therapy show promise for diagnosing and treating liver injury caused by surgery.
Lasers and light therapy are effective for treating skin conditions like hair loss, vitiligo, psoriasis, and molluscum contagiosum.
May 2008 in “The International Conference on Mathematics and Engineering Physics” Nanoparticles can increase light sensitivity in oil-producing skin glands.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” Combining microneedling with light therapy increased hair density by 26% in men.
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.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Skin research and technology” New treatments for skin damage from UV light using stem cells and their secretions show promise for skin repair without major risks.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Combining stem cell medium and light therapy improves wound healing in diabetic rats.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using barrier repair creams and light therapy improves acne treatment for those with sensitive skin.
Laser hair removal works well for light skin with dark hair but needs caution for darker skin.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Sci” Helmets used in acupuncture and light therapy can affect brain blood flow, hair growth, and may improve brain diseases and cognitive functions.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Phototherapy with red and blue light can effectively treat hair loss.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Scalp cooling and low-power light therapy show promise in reducing chemotherapy-induced hair loss but need more research.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Most alopecia patients are open to trying light therapy, especially at-home devices, but cost is a big factor in their willingness.
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August 2022 Goat hair growth is influenced by light cycles and diet, and skin diseases in goats are diagnosed through a step-by-step process and often involve viral or bacterial infections.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a new way UVB light increases skin pigmentation through the ATP-P2X7 pathway.
27 citations
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January 1995 Melanin in black hair protects it from sun damage better than light-brown hair.
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.
10 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Photothermal hydrogels can kill bacteria and help heal tissue using light-converted heat.
7 citations
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April 2020 in “Curēus” Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
3 citations
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Vitexin Compound 1 may help reduce skin aging caused by UVA light.