July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some people's hair turned white or gray after using intense pulsed light for hair removal, and for some, it was permanent.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” LED light therapy at 863 nm wavelength can slow down skin tumor growth and reduce inflammation in mice.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Home-use lasers and IPL devices are unlikely to directly cause paradoxical hair growth; it may be linked to inflammation or hormonal issues.
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July 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Light and laser therapies show promise for treating Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, but more research is needed.
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January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining tacrolimus with excimer light is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using excimer light alone.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
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November 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Combining LFQS and IPL is more effective and faster for treating melasma than LFQS alone.
September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Combining NdYag laser with pulsed light effectively treats rosacea with manageable side effects.
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October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Asian hair is more resistant to UV damage due to higher lipid content.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
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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.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Regenerative medicine is effective and safe for treating vitiligo.
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February 2010 in “Nature Cell Biology” Basal cell carcinoma mostly starts from cells in the upper skin layers, not hair follicle stem cells.
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Photobiomodulation may help with hair growth and wound healing, but research is inconsistent and needs better quality studies.
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September 1989 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Regenerative treatments for vitiligo show promise but need more research for long-term safety and effectiveness.
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April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Red fluorescence in AGA scalps is linked to different microbes.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating specific growth pathways.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” Nonsteroid treatments for alopecia areata show promise but need more high-quality research.
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November 2014 Common cosmetic dermatology techniques improve skin damaged by the sun and aging.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Light-based treatment, Photobiomodulation, shows promise for non-invasive skin therapy with few side effects.
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January 2018 in “Medical research archives” Low-intensity light therapy is effective for skin healing, reducing inflammation, and treating various skin conditions.
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.