research Alopecia: A review of laser and light therapies
Lasers might help hair growth in some alopecia cases, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research Excimer Laser: A Module of the Alopecia Areata Common Protocol
The excimer laser may help hair regrow in alopecia areata patients.
research Experience with Laser Hair Transplantation in Orientals
Adjusting laser settings improved hair transplant results in Oriental patients.
research Efficacy of Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Alone and Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser treatment combined with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for hair loss than laser treatment alone.
research Improvement in Scalp Hair Appearance Following Treatment With a Non‐Ablative Fractional Laser: A Retrospective Observational Study
Non-ablative fractional laser treatment safely improves hair growth and scalp appearance.
research Hair regrowth through wound healing process after ablative fractional laser treatment in a murine model
Laser treatment helped regrow hair in mice by activating a key growth pathway.
research Digital Pseudopad Correction in a Dog Using a CO 2 Laser
CO₂ laser surgery successfully healed a dog's chronic paw condition.
research Current Status of Fractional Laser Resurfacing
Fractional laser resurfacing is effective and safe for skin treatment, with benefits like less downtime and a low risk of adverse events.
research Evaluation of the Efficacy of Excimer Light 308 nm Wavelength Versus Low Level Laser in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Excimer light therapy is more effective than low level laser therapy for treating alopecia areata.
research Hair removal in hirsute women with normal testosterone levels: a randomized controlled trial of long-pulsed diode laser vs. intense pulsed light
Both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser effectively reduced facial hair in women, with no significant difference in satisfaction after 6 months, but intense pulsed light was more painful.
research Efficacy of Finasteride Treatment Versus Low-Level Laser in Frontal Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
research Laser therapy on darker ethnic skin
Laser therapy on darker skin has higher risks and needs expert handling.
research Guidelines on the safety of light‐based home‐use hair removal devices from the European Society for Laser Dermatology
The ESLD recommends international safety guidelines and standards for home-use light-based hair removal devices.
research Lasers in Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.
research Dose‐response of human follicles during laser‐based hair removal: Ex vivo photoepilation model with classification system embracing morphological and histological features
Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.
research Laser-assisted hair transplantation: histologic comparison between holmium:YAG and CO2 lasers
The CO₂ laser is better for hair transplantation because it causes less damage than the Ho:YAG laser.
research Low Level Laser versus Platelet-rich Plasma in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Randomized Controlled Intra-patient Comparative Study
Both platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects and good cost-benefit ratio.
research Selection criteria and techniques for improved cosmesis and predictable outcomes in laser hair removal treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae
Laser hair removal can help treat acne keloidalis nuchae, but results vary and a standard scoring system is needed.
research Low-level light therapy and hair loss
Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
research Low-Level Laser and LED Therapy in Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Low-level laser therapy helps increase hair density in androgenetic alopecia.
research Prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial of laser laparoscopy in the treatment of pelvic pain associated with minimal, mild, and moderate endometriosis
Laser laparoscopy effectively reduces pelvic pain in women with mild to moderate endometriosis and is safe to use.
research Editorial
New cosmetic treatments for acne, hair loss, cellulite, wrinkles, and skin resurfacing are effective.
research Comparative effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for adult androgenic alopecia: a system review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Low-level laser therapy significantly increases hair density in adults with hair loss, with low-frequency treatment being more effective.
research Patient satisfaction and complications following laser hair removal in ethnic skin
Most patients with dark skin were satisfied with laser hair removal and had few complications.
research A systematic review of erbium lasers in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Erbium lasers improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
research Laser treatment for female facial hirsutism: are quality-of-life benefits sustainable?
Laser hair removal improves quality of life but emotional benefits decrease over time, suggesting more treatments are needed for lasting effects.
research Extended theory of selective photothermolysis: A new recipe for hair cooking?
Permanent hair removal is hard, but using longer laser pulses at lower power might improve results.
research The Use of a 1,540 nm Fractional Erbium‐Glass Laser in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research Treatment of Corticosteroid-Induced Hypopigmentation Using Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser
research Adverse events of non-ablative fractional laser photothermolysis: a retrospective study of 856 treatments in 362 patients
Non-ablative fractional laser treatments have a low risk of side effects in Asian patients.