September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often overestimate their skin type, affecting sun protection and treatment plans.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
September 2015 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy”
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
January 2026 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” Two-photon microscopy improves skin imaging but faces safety and cost challenges for clinical use.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
March 2026 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Patients with skin immune diseases need better education on UV protection to improve compliance.
November 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Certain medications and smaller pupil size increase the risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during eye surgery.
2 citations
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January 1908 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of canthaxanthin may cause reversible changes in the eye, including crystal deposits and altered vision responses.
65 citations
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
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.
December 2020 in “Nippon Laser Igakkaishi” Photobiomodulation therapy is beneficial in plastic surgery and dermatology.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
6 citations
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Most alopecia patients are open to trying light therapy, especially at-home devices, but cost is a big factor in their willingness.
May 2010 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” Near-infrared probes can safely and effectively image cysteine protease activity for disease diagnosis.
August 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Hair-related body dysmorphic disorder is common in hair loss patients and needs early recognition for proper treatment.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical and cosmetic dermatology” Human skin responds to light with protective mechanisms, but more research is needed to understand these processes and their implications for health and therapy.
10 citations
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September 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” The brothers have congenital ichthyosis, and the older brother's eye issues are due to different genetic mutations.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
22 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose topical alpha-terthienyl may be a safer option for treating skin conditions with light therapy.
160 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of biophotonics” Low-level laser therapy, now called photobiomodulation, is recognized for its broad medical applications and scientific backing.
9 citations
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August 2017 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Red light at 627 nm can safely trigger IL-4 release in skin cells, potentially helping treat inflammatory skin conditions.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical eyedrops may cause eyelash whitening and skin lightening around the eyes.
60 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” NIR light therapy may effectively treat eye diseases and improve brain function without side effects.
51 citations
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May 2004 in “American journal of ophthalmology” Using topical prostaglandin F2α for glaucoma may cause loss of eyelash or eyebrow pigment.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “BMJ case reports” Dilated pupils can be an early sign of HIV/AIDS.