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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.
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January 2008 in “PubMed” Laser and IPL hair reduction is effective but requires multiple sessions and ongoing maintenance.
25 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser and light treatments can effectively remove hair long-term.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” December 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair removal with intense pulsed light can cause rare skin lesions that are hard to fully treat.
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March 1987 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Carbon dioxide laser treatment effectively removed facial hair cysts without scarring or them coming back.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Photobiomodulation helps hair growth safely in men and women, with laser devices working better than LED ones.
20 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
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January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy was effective in treating multiple scalp basal cell carcinomas with minimal side effects and good cosmetic results.
January 2026 in “National Science Review” 2 citations
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October 2020 43 citations
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November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” Fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly boosts drug and nanoparticle skin absorption, especially through hair follicles.
May 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Topical and oral minoxidil are the best treatments for monilethrix.
August 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Microneedling is a safe and effective low-cost treatment for hair loss that works better and faster than traditional methods.
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June 2013 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The hot-wire hair removal device is no better than shaving.
July 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” April 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Microneedling for hair loss may cause skin cancer.
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin reaction from laser hair removal can be prevented with medication.
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March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.
March 2025 in “Pain Physician” Cooling the skin before injections reduces pain for patients with hair loss.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study identified key immune cell differences between mild and severe alopecia areata.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy can potentially remove nonpigmented hair by damaging hair follicles.
Low-level laser therapy is a safe, painless method that effectively treats acne and improves skin without post-treatment care.
February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 172 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This hair transplant method improves cosmetic results for hair loss.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
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January 1977 in “Dermatology” Ultraviolet light helped hair growth more effectively than triamcinolone acetonide.
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October 2010 in “Series in cosmetic and laser therapy” Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.