3 citations
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August 2017 in “Dermatologic therapy” UVA-1 phototherapy might help treat alopecia areata.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” PUVA-turban therapy can help some people with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.
12 citations
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January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine” This therapy effectively treats resistant alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
52 citations
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January 2016 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” Combining glycyrrhizin and UVB light is most effective for improving vitiligo.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
4 citations
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
Photobiomodulation effectively improves skin and hair conditions with minimal side effects.
12 citations
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September 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Balneophototherapy effectively treats ichthyosis linearis circumflexa but may need ongoing treatment due to short remission.
63 citations
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April 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical PUVA can cause temporary hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients but doesn't change the long-term outcome.
19 citations
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May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
63 citations
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December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
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.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “International Wound Journal” Combining UV therapy with PRP heals chronic wounds faster and reduces pain.
10 citations
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May 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some people with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after a specific light and drug treatment.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Medical research archives” Low-intensity light therapy is effective for skin healing, reducing inflammation, and treating various skin conditions.
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.
160 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of biophotonics” Low-level laser therapy, now called photobiomodulation, is recognized for its broad medical applications and scientific backing.
January 2015 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Phototherapy is effective in treating vitiligo.
October 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” Photobiomodulation therapy shows promise in treating various health conditions by using specific light wavelengths.
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.
December 2020 in “Nippon Laser Igakkaishi” Photobiomodulation therapy is beneficial in plastic surgery and dermatology.
34 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
Choose FDA-cleared red light therapy devices and follow guidelines for safe use.
8 citations
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July 2001 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New treatments for vitiligo show promise but still face challenges, especially for hands and feet.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” UVFD can help doctors better identify harmful skin lesions on the face, reducing unnecessary biopsies.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combination therapy is safe and more effective for treating pediatric facial and cervical vitiligo.
February 2025 in “Cosmetics” Blue light therapy is promising for skin and hair conditions but needs more research for widespread use.
433 citations
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April 2015 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) is recommended as a more inclusive term and shows potential benefits in various treatments.
17 citations
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April 2004 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” UV light makes skin signs of lack of carotene and vitamin A more visible.
60 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” NIR light therapy may effectively treat eye diseases and improve brain function without side effects.