January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Both cryotherapy and FCO2 laser are effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata.
A new laser treatment may help regrow hair in men with pattern baldness and has minimal side effects.
24 citations
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January 2013 in “Lasers in medical science” The fractional ultrapulse CO2 laser is a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for upper eyelid issues and brow lifting.
36 citations
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December 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Helium-neon laser treatment can stimulate hair growth in mice.
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June 2010 in “Medical Molecular Morphology”
11 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.
October 2010 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In 2010, Marco Toscani's team introduced a new scalpel for hair transplants that cuts parallel to hair follicles, reducing hair loss and improving on previous methods.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Photobiomodulation can help regrow hair in certain types of hair loss.
November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The concentric mini-micrografting method is effective for extensive baldness, creating a natural look and efficiently using donor hair.
16 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Photobiomodulation is safe and effective for treating certain conditions like nerve pain and hair loss.
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January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Combining CO2 laser with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for treating acne scars than laser alone.
November 2021 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin with microneedling is safe and effective for male hair loss but less supported than other treatments.
45 citations
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December 2004 in “Forensic Science International” Laser microdissection helps get DNA from single hair follicles for better forensic analysis.
The new microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil for hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Pulsed red light boosts collagen and energy in cells faster than continuous red light.
73 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” A new laser-based microscope can clearly image biological structures without labels.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum”
Using microneedling with PRP improves skin and hair conditions more than microneedling alone.
23 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (I-PRF) showed positive results for treating hair loss, skin texture, wrinkles, and wounds.
13 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” FUE is a less invasive hair transplant method suitable for many patients, but it has limitations and may not replace traditional techniques.
February 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new treatment using a special gel with miR-665 reduces inflammation and helps hair regrow in alopecia areata.
Photobiomodulation effectively improves skin and hair conditions with minimal side effects.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin reaction from laser hair removal can be prevented with medication.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
January 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Therapy” Electric Follicle Stimulation may promote hair growth and density with no known side effects.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Erbium-YAG laser treatment improved folliculitis decalvans without causing hair loss.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IMG-007 helps regrow hair and reduce scalp inflammation in severe alopecia areata.
20 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting MIG and MCP-1 may help treat inflammation in alopecia areata.