April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial introduces studies on various cosmetic and laser treatments, their effectiveness, and posttreatment care.
134 citations
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
December 2024 in “Surgery and Clinical Practice” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help reduce chronic pelvic pain in women.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining laser with PRP is more effective for vitiligo than PRP alone.
December 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Clinics” CO₂ laser surgery successfully healed a dog's chronic paw condition.
June 2019 in “Asian Journal of Medical Research” The dermaroller caused less hyperpigmentation and no itching compared to the fractional CO2 laser.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Photodynamic therapy can remove nonpigmented hair in mice and might work for humans.
24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
9 citations
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November 2021 in “PubMed” FDA-approved low-level light/laser therapy devices can significantly increase hair density in people with pattern hair loss.
4 citations
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February 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-Level Light Therapy is effective for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair growth, with mild side effects.
6 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can improve hair density in people with androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to find out who it works best for.
43 citations
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dentistry Indonesia” A 645-nm diode laser effectively penetrates swine soft tissues, suggesting predictable therapeutic effects.
8 citations
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September 2021 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” Low-level light/laser therapy is effective in treating male and female pattern hair loss without side effects.
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.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In-person laser treatments help hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” Using a diode laser for hair removal without eye protection can cause serious eye injuries.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Two cases of a rare skin condition were successfully treated with laser therapy, offering a non-surgical treatment option.
5 citations
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November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Low Level Laser Therapy can promote hair growth.
31 citations
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February 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Sun exposure after laser hair removal can cause skin darkening, which is hard to treat and requires avoiding UV light.
26 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The normal-mode ruby laser effectively reduces facial hair for a long time with few side effects.
2 citations
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October 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Adjusting laser settings improved hair transplant results in Oriental patients.
17 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser hair removal is effective and safe for reducing facial hair in women with PCOS and improves their psychological well-being.
67 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The EpiLight Hair Removal System removed about 60% of hair with some side effects, and more research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
13 citations
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October 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Laser hair-comb therapy doesn't improve male-pattern hair loss.
14 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma might be a new way to treat lichen planopilaris.
106 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level light therapy safely improves hair growth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia.
July 2026 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Adding topical eflornithine improves laser hair removal results.