67 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The EpiLight Hair Removal System removed about 60% of hair with some side effects, and more research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Intense pulsed-light therapy helps mice grow hair by activating a specific growth pathway.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes and laser therapy can help regrow and repigment hair.
March 2026 in “Healthcare” Improving understanding of laser hair removal can reduce anxiety and help people make better decisions.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Brain Imaging and Stimulation” A low-cost, 3D-printed light therapy device is safe and effective but needs more testing before use on people.
May 2023 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Noninvasive treatments like PRP and laser therapy can effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion” Plasma jet treatments can clean hair and might replace peroxide for hair care.
The treatment showed limited success in repigmenting hair for vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.
March 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling and fractional CO2 laser are compared as methods for delivering stem cell secretomes for skin rejuvenation.
April 2016 in “Proceedings of SPIE” UV-induced autofluorescence is effective for identifying different types of alopecia.
January 2026 in “Nature Communications” A wearable device using NIR light may help treat hair loss non-invasively.
February 2023 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” The new microscope method helps study energy from pre-cancerous skin cells.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Methods in molecular biology” Multiphoton microscopy can effectively image live cells in cornea, skin, and hair follicles over time.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method using near-infrared light can effectively detect and analyze internal hair damage.
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Combining fractional laser with minoxidil 5% is more effective for treating male hair loss than using minoxidil 5% alone.
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.
52 citations
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June 1998 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Ruby laser treatment is effective and well-tolerated for reducing hair growth.
12 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The Er:YAG laser is an effective and safe treatment for acne keloidalis nuchae.
May 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Electrolysis and laser treatments offer more permanent hair removal, but have limitations.
Laser hair removal may cause skin changes that prevent hair regrowth.
October 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” 2 citations
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January 2025 in “Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery” Low-level laser therapy reduces pain, swelling, and improves healing after wisdom tooth removal.
24 citations
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November 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Ablative fractional laser treatment rejuvenates skin by altering gene expression and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
33 citations
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Using hyaluronic acid fillers and laser together is generally safe and effective for facial rejuvenation, but careful planning is needed.
January 2026 in “Современные проблемы науки и образования (Modern Problems of Science and Education)” 308 nm excimer phototherapy can help some people with alopecia areata regrow hair, especially if their condition is less severe.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People were generally happy with the home light therapy devices for hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “SISTEMASI” Multi-thresholding is the best method for separating hair from skin in laser hair removal.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More research is needed to understand how skin type affects laser treatment for hair loss.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Laser treatment for hair loss works equally well on different skin types, but more research is needed for very dark skin.
11 citations
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January 2023 in “Biophysics Reviews” Light-based bioelectronic devices improve health monitoring and disease treatment.