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.
Lasers and energy-based devices effectively and safely improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, especially when combined with other treatments.
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.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is safe and effective for long-term hair reduction in darker skin types.
134 citations
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low-level laser/light therapy is effective and safe for mild to moderate hair loss in men and women when combined with other treatments.
6 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” LLLT devices for hair loss need more research to define proper guidelines.
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.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lasers can reduce hair growth but may also damage skin.
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.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Laser treatment for lipomas improves quality of life with quick recovery and high satisfaction.
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.
23 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
Laser hair removal works well for light skin with dark hair but needs caution for darker skin.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Lasers can help reduce skin side effects from cancer treatment.
16 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “Recima21” Microneedling and low-intensity laser are safe and effective for treating male hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2000 Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
20 citations
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April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
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.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Laser therapies may improve scarring alopecia, but more research is needed.
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low level laser therapy may help with hair loss.
Lasers and energy-based devices effectively and safely improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, especially when combined with other treatments.
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.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.
April 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The 2940-nm Er: YAG fractional laser may help treat receding frontal hairlines in men with androgenetic alopecia.
54 citations
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November 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Combining LFQS and IPL is more effective and faster for treating melasma than LFQS alone.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Fractional and excimer lasers effectively treat various types of alopecia and promote hair growth.
19 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Both lasers are equally effective and safe for treating freckles.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Erbium-YAG laser treatment improved folliculitis decalvans without causing hair loss.