31 citations
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January 1981 PUVA-therapy is not very effective for severe hair loss types like alopecia totalis or universalis.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” More research with diverse participants is needed to determine the effectiveness of photobiomodulation devices for hair loss treatment.
28 citations
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
August 2021 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Excimer light therapy is more effective than low level laser therapy for treating alopecia areata.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatology” Photobiomodulation helps reduce pain, lessen inflammation, heal wounds, and can be used in skin treatments. It also boosts hair growth in women with hair loss and may help fight microbes and prevent respiratory issues in COVID-19.
68 citations
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January 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Microdermabrasion combined with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is a safe and effective way to treat stubborn melasma.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy can potentially remove nonpigmented hair by damaging hair follicles.
11 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Tip cryotherapy effectively treats idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis with minimal side effects.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical treatments and lasers can improve axillary hyperpigmentation, but no best method is established yet.
15 citations
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August 2011 in “Lasers in medical science” The 755-nm alexandrite laser effectively and quickly treats trichostasis spinulosa with minimal pain and no side effects.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Combining either fractional CO2 laser or microneedling with 5-FU is more effective for treating vitiligo.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 595 nm pulsed dye laser is a cost-effective treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer with a low recurrence rate.
3 citations
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March 2013 in “QScience Connect” Photodynamic therapy with methylene blue and a laser effectively destroys hair follicles better than traditional laser hair removal.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “Life” Blue light can help treat skin conditions like eczema and acne without major side effects.
January 1985 in “Clinical research” Topical alpha-terthienyl with UVA may safely treat psoriasis without cancer risk.
47 citations
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November 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Pulsed infrared laser can effectively reduce symptoms of pseudofolliculitis barbae.
November 2024 in “Fizioterapevt (Physiotherapist)” Combined therapy is highly effective for treating diffuse alopecia.
15 citations
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June 2021 in “Medicina” Combined light therapy improves eye health and quality of life for those with meibomian gland dysfunction.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The 532 nm laser effectively reduces facial vascular and pigmented lesions, with the VISIA system reliably assessing treatment results.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fractional infrared technology is effective and safe for treating cervical laxity.
January 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.
9 citations
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Sunlight exposure improved a patient's skin condition, and there may be a link between a certain disease and skin growths; a leukemia treatment caused changes in hair color and growth.
January 2014 in “한국미용학회지” UV-A radiation significantly damages semi-permanent dyed hair.
14 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combining light therapy, acid, and microneedling improves hair regrowth in stubborn hair loss cases.
15 citations
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June 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The 830-nm wavelength was most effective at promoting hair growth in rats using low-level laser therapy.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil promotes hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients, especially younger ones or those with smaller bald spots.
4 citations
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September 2021 in “Medical Lasers” Low-level laser therapy effectively prevents and treats oral mucositis.
22 citations
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March 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Diphencyprone (DCP) is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata and resistant warts, with some risks.
February 2025 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Dual-wavelength laser therapy promotes better hair regrowth than single-wavelength treatments.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that skin inflammation and immune response pathways are activated in Solar Urticaria patients after UV exposure, unlike in healthy people.