May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” Combining fractional CO2 laser and PRP is very effective for treating female hair loss.
Hair transplantation showed the most promise for repigmenting white hair, especially for eyebrows and eyelashes.
December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Er:YAG laser therapy is ineffective for treating facial eruptive vellus hair cysts due to early recurrence and side effects.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” Different wavelengths of LED light are needed to treat different types of hair loss effectively.
14 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Experts recommend using PN-HPT™ for skin rejuvenation in various body areas but have less agreement on initial facial treatment cycles.
10 citations
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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using PLFUT is effective for eyebrow restoration with natural-looking results and no scarring.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Low-intensity ultrasound may protect hair follicles from damage caused by a common chemotherapy drug.
13 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” 308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.
64 citations
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June 2009 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Excimer light effectively treats various skin diseases, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and mycosis fungoides.
125 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining eflornithine cream with laser treatment removes facial hair better than laser alone.
3 citations
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September 1973 in “Archives of dermatology” Applying a tretinoin cream can remove hair plugs and treat trichostasis spinulosa.
Photobiomodulation improves the quality of life for people with hair loss.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Radiotherapy can cause rare changes in hair color, which should be discussed with patients.
2 citations
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November 2014 Common cosmetic dermatology techniques improve skin damaged by the sun and aging.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
August 2025 in “Systematic Reviews” Photobiomodulation may improve certain health conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.
27 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic surgery” Medical tattooing is a widely accepted, easy, and permanent treatment with few side effects but carries an infection risk without proper sterilization.
85 citations
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November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser helps hair regrowth in some alopecia areata cases but not all.
31 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
28 citations
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October 1992 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” SIP is a better method for measuring hair growth accurately.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Scalp micropigmentation offers a versatile solution for hair loss and scalp scarring.
18 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Lasers, microneedling, and PRP improve skin rejuvenation and repair, with PRP enhancing the effects when combined with other treatments.
41 citations
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July 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” Low-dose UVB light improves hair growth effects of certain stem cells by increasing reactive oxygen species.
January 2019 in “Chulalongkorn Medical Journal” Using a special laser and platelet-rich plasma together is safe and improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
18 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” UVB radiation changes the levels of certain microRNAs in skin cells, which may affect cell survival and hair growth.
January 2014 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Laser treatment can improve the delivery of hair loss drugs into the skin and hair follicles.
18 citations
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April 1989 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The argon gas-based cryotherapy effectively reduced keloid scars but caused some hypopigmentation and had a recurrence rate, especially in Afro-American patients.
16 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy may reduce symptoms and increase hair thickness in lichen planopilaris patients.
March 2026 in “Quality in Sport” Red light therapy can boost athletic performance and aid healing.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” 308 nm excimer light therapy may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata with delayed results and no serious side effects.