research A Review of Hand-Held, Home-Use Cosmetic Laser and Light Devices
Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
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research Editorial
The editorial introduces studies on various cosmetic and laser treatments, their effectiveness, and posttreatment care.
research Low-level Laser Therapy with Novel Array of Light Source and Individualized Program for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A 16-week, Randomized, Double-blind, Sham Device-controlled Study
The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae with the diode laser
Diode laser effectively treats pseudofolliculitis barbae.
research Higher percentage of CD34 + stem cells and elevated efficacy in androgenetic alopecia treatment observed in CGF prepared from 640 nm laser‐pretreated blood: A preliminary study
Laser-pretreated blood for hair loss treatment was more effective and increased stem cells.
research One‐Year Follow‐Up of Acne Vulgaris Patients Treated With Nonablative Monopolar Radiofrequency: Efficacy and Safety Assessment
Nonablative monopolar radiofrequency is a safe and effective long-term treatment for acne.
research Use of low-level laser therapy as monotherapy or concomitant therapy for male and female Androgenetic alopecia
Low-level laser therapy helps male and female hair loss alone or with other treatments.
research Comparison of the effects of 665 nm low level diode Laser Hat versus and a combination of 665 nm and 808nm low level diode Laser Scanner of hair growth in androgenic alopecia
The laser scanner device was more effective at increasing hair density than the laser hat in treating androgenic alopecia.
research Clinical efficacy of low-level laser therapy for androgenetic alopecia
Low-level laser therapy effectively treats hair loss, especially when combined with finasteride.
research Photodynamic therapy for hair removal
Photodynamic therapy with methylene blue and a laser effectively destroys hair follicles better than traditional laser hair removal.
research Hair Removal
Lasers and IPL are the most efficient for short-term hair removal, especially for people with dark hair and light skin, but require multiple sessions for longer-lasting effects.
research Home intense pulsed light (IPL) device is a useful tool to decrease hair burden in pilonidal patients – a case series
Home IPL devices safely and effectively reduce hair and prevent pilonidal disease recurrence.
research Quantitative proteomic analysis of dermal papilla from male androgenetic alopecia comparing before and after treatment with low‐level laser therapy
Low-level laser therapy improves hair growth and dermal papilla cell function.
research Severe Urticaria After Laser Treatment for Hair Reduction
Laser hair removal can cause severe allergic reactions.
research Physical means of treating unwanted hair
Lasers and light sources are effective for removing unwanted hair.
research Efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy Combined with Scalp Microneedling using Clobetasol Propionate 0,05% Solution for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining low-level laser therapy with scalp microneedling and a clobetasol solution significantly improves androgenetic alopecia.
research Porokeratotic adnexal ostial naevus: review on the entity and therapeutic approach
Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
research Evaluation of the activity of laser light doses compared to an inactive control dose on ex vivo hair growth
Low-level laser therapy increased hair growth compared to no treatment.
research Low-level laser therapy for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Thai men and women: a 24-week, randomized, double-blind, sham device-controlled trial
LLLT promotes hair growth and improves hair density safely in men and women.
research Literature Reviews
A new hair transplant method showed promising results and a study found how deep a CO₂ laser can penetrate skin.
research Back cover
A new treatment using special microneedles and a nitric oxide-releasing drug could improve hair growth and be more convenient for people with hair loss.
research Physical Treatments and Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-level laser therapy is the most supported non-drug treatment for hair loss, but combining it with other methods may be promising.
research Successful Treatment of Cutaneous Rosai–Dorfman Disease With Pulsed Dye Laser
Pulsed Dye Laser effectively treats skin lesions in Rosai–Dorfman Disease.
research Efficacy of Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Alone and Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser treatment combined with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for hair loss than laser treatment alone.
research Current Indications of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Plastic Surgery: A Review
Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
research 275 Nonpigmented hair removal using photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy can potentially remove nonpigmented hair by damaging hair follicles.
research Treatment of Corticosteroid-Induced Hypopigmentation Using Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser
research Follicular Transplantation, Microneedling, and Adjuvant Narrow-band Ultraviolet-B Irradiation as Cost-Effective Regimens for Palmar-Plantar Vitiligo: A Pilot Study
Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
research 308‐nm Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
research Pneumatic skin flattening (PSF): A novel technology for marked pain reduction in hair removal with high energy density lasers and IPLs
Pneumatic Skin Flattening (PSF) significantly reduces pain during laser and IPL hair removal.