13 citations
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January 2007 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Papain cream removes hair better than papain gel, causing hair follicles to widen and skin to thicken.
23 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depigmented hair regrowth after alopecia areata can be permanent.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Red light therapy may help rejuvenate skin and regrow hair.
September 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical treatments change hair surface properties, making it more hydrophilic and able to bind conditioners.
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.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Light therapy is effective and safe for treating skin color disorders like vitiligo and dark spots.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
April 2024 in “Cognizance journal” The alexandrite laser effectively reduces unwanted hair by about 75%.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.
56 citations
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December 1978 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Transplanting small skin grafts can successfully repigment leukoderma.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Effective hair removal is crucial for better cosmetic results in forehead flap reconstruction, with laser hair removal being the preferred method.
3 citations
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March 2008 in “Medical laser application” Lasers have become safer and more effective for treating skin problems and hair removal.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Home IPL devices safely and effectively reduce hair and prevent pilonidal disease recurrence.
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 2013 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Combining liposuction with laser ablation effectively reduces underarm odor with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Combining hair follicle transplantation and a 308 nm excimer laser effectively treats perioral vitiligo without unwanted 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.
5 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser treatment successfully removed unwanted facial hair caused by minoxidil.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking Vitamin D supplements may increase the risk of skin darkening after laser hair removal.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Animals” Sodium sulfide slows wound healing, while electric shaving is the safest for preoperative hair removal.
43 citations
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
14 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Early treatment of PCOS is crucial for better health and quality of life.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
3 citations
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May 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics” Removing the outer skin layer increases drug absorption and offers non-invasive treatment options, with some methods allowing for quick skin recovery.
February 2019 in “Case medical research” The document does not state whether dexpanthenol dermal spray helps skin recover after laser hair removal.
September 2025 in “Cuadernos de Educación y Desarrollo” Laser and light technologies are used in dermatology for skin treatments and improving outcomes.