10 citations
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair transplantation can be effective but should be limited to small areas and requires more training to ensure safety and effectiveness.
1 citations
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November 2010 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” Gynecologists can make more money by offering laser hair removal because it's popular.
1 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The system helps monitor hair properties using RGB video microscopy.
35 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser therapy on darker skin has higher risks and needs expert handling.
June 2023 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Laser treatment combined with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for hair loss than laser treatment alone.
September 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Science” Laser treatments, especially low-level laser therapy, can improve hair growth, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “The European Research Journal” Laser pubic hair removal boosts self-esteem, body image, and sexual functions in women.
4 citations
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May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Physics and Applications” Low-level laser therapy can boost cell activity and energy production.
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.
A portable imaging system shows promise for diagnosing skin diseases and checking laser treatment effects.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Raman spectroscopy is promising for measuring and enhancing drug delivery in alopecia treatments.
117 citations
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September 2013 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Red light therapy at 655 nm significantly improved hair growth in men with hair loss.
21 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” The laser effectively removes hair for skin types IV and V but is less effective for type VI.
May 2014 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Low-level laser therapy is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
September 2022 in “British Dental Journal” Platelet-rich fibrin is becoming popular for medical and cosmetic uses like hair growth and natural fillers.
Lasers and light therapy are effective for treating skin conditions like hair loss, vitiligo, psoriasis, and molluscum contagiosum.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy can potentially remove nonpigmented hair by damaging hair follicles.
101 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Very few people experience increased hair growth after laser hair removal, especially those with darker skin and black hair.
68 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser/light treatments for hair loss are popular but lack scientific data proving effectiveness.
11 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with dark skin were satisfied with laser hair removal and had few complications.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” Lasers and light therapies are effective in promoting hair regrowth for different types of hair loss.
81 citations
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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
4 citations
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December 2016 in “Medical lasers” Lasers can be effective for treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
5 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The DWLSM provides detailed imaging of hair shafts and follicles with high accuracy.
January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Hanke acknowledges the success of CO₂ laser for less severe blast tattoos and suggests dermabrasion for more extensive injuries, while also discussing dermatology's media presence and issues with minoxidil research.
March 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser-pretreated blood for hair loss treatment was more effective and increased stem cells.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The excimer laser may help hair regrow in alopecia areata patients.
4 citations
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September 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” The combination therapy improved skin pigmentation.