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.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-level laser therapy helps increase hair growth in female pattern hair loss but not in telogen effluvium.
September 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats hair loss and promotes hair growth.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “PLoS ONE” The professional laser is more effective than the home-use laser for hair reduction.
August 2023 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Combining topical delgocitinib with a 308-nm excimer laser can effectively treat severe alopecia areata and vitiligo.
10 citations
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October 2009 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” IPL treatment can significantly reduce hair in faun tail but may need local anesthesia.
28 citations
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery”
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Diode laser treatment is safe and effective for reducing unwanted facial hair in hirsutism.
13 citations
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December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Er:YAG laser therapy is not effective for widespread facial eruptive vellus hair cysts due to recurrence and side effects.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
Low-level laser therapy may help with hair loss but needs more research.
7 citations
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March 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
112 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ruby laser pulses best destroy hair follicles during the growth phase and effectiveness varies with laser intensity; melanin is key for targeting, and timing treatments can improve results.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Laser hair reduction can sometimes cause a rare skin condition called Fox-Fordyce disease.
July 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Photobiomodulation increased hair count in men with hair loss after 5 weeks, with no further increase after 10 weeks.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” 675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth and density in AGA patients.
February 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Home-based laser devices are effective for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and stimulating hair growth, but more research is needed on their safety and long-term effects.
24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Monopolar radiofrequency effectively reduces facial wrinkles with minimal side effects.
20 citations
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April 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser therapy helped new hair grow in scarred skin for three patients.
January 2026 in “Современные проблемы науки и образования (Modern Problems of Science and Education)” 308 nm excimer phototherapy can help some people with alopecia areata regrow hair, especially if their condition is less severe.
15 citations
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February 2014 in “BMC Research Notes” The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Surgical skin treatments improved with new methods like laser resurfacing, combined techniques, and better hair and fat removal options.
21 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Diode laser hair removal is effective and safe, but side effects vary by ethnicity and treatment number.
22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective and safe for Asian skin with proper techniques and care.
March 2022 in “Lasers in Medical Science”
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low level laser therapy may help with hair loss.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Low-level laser therapy can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata.