December 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Experimental Therapeutics” Mesenchymal stem cells may help reduce melanin in UV-exposed mice.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Blue light can damage hair and scalp, leading to hair loss.
23 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Red LED light helps mouse hair grow by increasing growth factors from skin cells.
4 citations
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February 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-Level Light Therapy is effective for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair growth, with mild side effects.
38 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Red-light therapy may slow myopia progression better than traditional treatments.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Blue light might help treat skin conditions by affecting the skin's bacteria.
62 citations
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July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LED therapy is safe and shows potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed.
28 citations
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December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some medications might reverse gray hair, especially those that reduce inflammation or stimulate pigment production, and vitamin B might help.
28 citations
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
17 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” An 84-year-old man got a rare scalp condition from using imiquimod cream, which was cured with systemic steroids.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
March 2026 in “Quality in Sport” Red light therapy can boost athletic performance and aid healing.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” LED therapy is safe and can help with acne, aging skin, and hair loss, but consumer devices may be less effective.
June 2025 in “ARSHI Veterinary Letters” The cat's skin condition improved and hair regrew after antifungal treatment.
127 citations
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January 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Probiotic bacteria improved skin and hair health in aged mice.
47 citations
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June 2019 in “Nature Communications” Noncoding dsRNA boosts hair growth by activating TLR3 and increasing retinoic acid.
38 citations
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September 2017 in “Oncologist” Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.
30 citations
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
8 citations
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September 2002 in “Genes to Cells” Killing specific cells in hair follicles can lead to hair growth problems in mice.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Applied sciences” Human hair provides more UV protection when aligned and at higher angles, but the scalp still gets UV exposure.
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
January 2024 in “Biological trace element research” Isotretinoin affects trace element levels and requires monitoring of liver and kidney functions.
September 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Polarized light therapy helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
45 citations
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May 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Low color temperature light (1900 K) benefits health by promoting melatonin, protecting eyes, and aiding healing.
January 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata, followed by excimer light therapy, and then topical minoxidil. The scalp responds better to treatment than the beard area.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Han-gug chugsan sigpum hag-hoeji/Korean journal for food science of animal resources” Egg shell membrane hydrolysates can reduce wrinkles and improve skin health.