January 2026 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Home IPL devices safely and effectively reduce hair and prevent pilonidal disease recurrence.
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October 2020 in “Veterinary record case reports” Fluorescent light energy may help treat skin infections in dogs with calcinosis cutis.
November 2024 in “Fizioterapevt (Physiotherapist)” High-intensity phototechnology, especially with other treatments, effectively improves quality of life for diffuse alopecia patients.
November 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Light-based therapies show promise as safe treatments for hair loss.
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January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy was effective in treating multiple scalp basal cell carcinomas with minimal side effects and good cosmetic results.
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
May 2019 in “Case medical research”
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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.
October 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVFD helps quickly diagnose hair loss conditions in children.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
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April 2022 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Light therapy with various colors helps treat hair loss.
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October 2015 in “Dermatologic surgery” The 308-nm excimer laser is effective for skin conditions but needs more research on long-term effects.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” PUVA-turban therapy can help some people with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.
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January 2021 in “Mediators of Inflammation” 15d‐PGJ2 cream protects against UVB-induced skin damage in mice.
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October 2022 in “Ophthalmic Research” Red light therapy temporarily increased blood flow in the eye but didn't change other eye structures.
January 2020 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Low-level light therapy with a helmet device can increase hair density and improve scalp appearance.
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
February 2022 in “Veterinary record case reports” Light therapy successfully treated a dog's hair growth problem without side effects.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
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August 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Tip cryotherapy effectively treats idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis with minimal side effects.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Photodynamic therapy shows promise for oral lichen planus but needs more research for consistent results.
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May 2019 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” The method could improve vitiligo treatment by effectively delivering therapy to hair follicles.
January 2026 in “National Science Review” January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” The combined technology safely and effectively removes hair at home on dark skin.
January 2026 in “Journal of Hard Tissue Biology” Red LED light boosts cell activity and growth, aiding wound healing and blood vessel repair.
July 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using tretinoin and hydroquinone can speed up the fading of skin pigmentation.
July 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” Ultraviolet light treatment with trioxsalen was ineffective for vitiligo in the cases described.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Laser and light treatments show promise for hair growth but need more research.
Some alternative treatments for vitiligo show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The LED light therapy mask improved skin elasticity and reduced signs of aging in a test and in women aged 40-60.