20 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” An 800nm diode laser safely and effectively reduces hair for about 8 months, with most patients satisfied and few side effects.
19 citations
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August 2007 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.
9 citations
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March 2005 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The long-pulse alexandrite laser effectively removes hair permanently.
3 citations
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser hair removal can be an effective last-resort treatment for men with stubborn Alopecia Areata who want to be uniformly bald.
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.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Diode laser treatment is safe and effective for reducing unwanted facial hair in hirsutism.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
April 2018 in “International journal of nanotechnology and nanomedicine” Low-level laser therapy effectively reduces the size of pressure ulcers compared to placebo.
207 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
32 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.
16 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” At-home laser and light devices can safely reduce acne and hair growth when used correctly but are less effective than professional treatments.
April 2019 in “Archives of aesthetic plastic surgery” Higher fluences in 808-nm diode laser treatments are more effective for axillary hair removal.
1057 citations
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.
43 citations
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
33 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” The Nd:YAG laser safely reduces facial hair and slows regrowth, with patient satisfaction.
15 citations
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February 2008 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Most patients were satisfied with diode laser hair removal and experienced no long-term side effects.
14 citations
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
11 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is safe and effective for long-term hair reduction in darker skin types.
9 citations
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May 2005 in “Facial plastic surgery” Laser hair removal can be safe and effective for dark-skinned individuals with the right laser settings.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Fractional laser therapy may help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats hair loss and promotes hair growth.
January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Laser hair removal doesn't affect thyroid hormones.
Laser hair removal may cause skin changes that prevent hair regrowth.
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Erbium YAG laser is effective in hair restoration, resulting in high yield and density, but it's not recommended for second replacements or those with good-quality hair.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.