research Effects of Visible Light on the Skin†
Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
30-60 / 1000+ results 
research Light emitting diodes technology-based photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) for dermatology and aesthetics: Recent applications, challenges, and perspectives
LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
research The effects of narrowbands of visible light upon some skin disorders: a review
Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
research The effect of blue light on the scalp and hair follicles
Blue light can damage hair and scalp, leading to hair loss.
research Enhancement of skin rejuvenation and hair growth through novel near-infrared light emitting diode (nNIR) lighting: in vitro and in vivo study
Near-infrared LED light improves skin rejuvenation and hair growth better than white LED light.
research Illuminating microflora: shedding light on the potential of blue light to modulate the cutaneous microbiome
Blue light might help treat skin conditions by affecting the skin's bacteria.
research A new path in defining light parameters for hair growth: Discovery and modulation of photoreceptors in human hair follicle
Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
research Three hundred and eight nanometer excimer light therapy for alopecia universalis that is resistant to other treatments: A clinical study of 11 patients
308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.
research 3D Modelling for Solar Erythemal UV Protection Provided by Human Hair
Human hair provides more UV protection when aligned and at higher angles, but the scalp still gets UV exposure.
research 633 Low-level pulsed wave red light induces type I procollagen protein and ATP production at shorter treatment times as compared to continuous wave red light
Pulsed red light boosts collagen and energy in cells faster than continuous red light.
research Wnt/β-catenin and ERK pathway activation: The possible mechanism of various light-emitting diode light regulates the proliferation of human outer root sheath cells
LED light helps human hair root cells grow and move by activating certain cell pathways.
research Original papers A study on efficacy of 308 nm excimer light therapy in alopecia areata
308 nm excimer light therapy may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata with delayed results and no serious side effects.
research A brief lightening on medicinal activity and Pharmacological profile of plant Eclipta prostrata: A Review
Eclipta prostrata has many medicinal benefits, but more research is needed to understand how it works.
research Light-Emitting Hair Follicles: Studying Skin Regeneration With In Vivo Imaging
Scientists developed tools to observe hair regeneration in real time and assess skin health, using glowing mice and light-controlled genes.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Stress-Induced Premature Senescence by Cumulative Ultraviolet Light Exposure
Chronic exposure to sunlight may worsen male pattern baldness and protecting the scalp from the sun could slow it down.
research Blue Light in Dermatology
Blue light can help treat skin conditions like eczema and acne without major side effects.
research NON-PSORALEN TREATMENT OF VITILIGO. PART II. LESS COMMONLY USED AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPIES
Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
research Role of UVA-driven cellular senescence via mTOR activation in dihydrotestosterone-induced hair loss in androgenetic alopecia mouse model
UVA exposure worsens hair loss by activating a specific cell pathway.
research The Ethnic Differences of the Damage of Hair and Integral Hair Lipid after Ultra Violet Radiation
Asian hair is more resistant to UV damage due to higher lipid content.
research FOCAL HYPERTRICHOSIS DURING TOPICAL TACROLIMUS THERAPY FOR CHILDHOOD VITILIGO
An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
research Ultraviolet Radiation in Wound Care: Sterilization and Stimulation
UV radiation can help sterilize wounds and promote healing but requires careful use to avoid damaging cells.
research Optical Behavior of Human Skin Substitutes: Absorbance in the 200–400 nm UV Range
UGRSKIN absorbs UV like native skin after 21-28 days, making it potentially suitable for clinical use.
research Successful treatment of resistant alopecia areata with a phototoxic dose of ultraviolet A after topical 8‐methoxypsoralen application
This therapy effectively treats resistant alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
research Could red and near-infrared emitting fabric technology improve the severity of psoriasis, polymorphous light eruption, and alopecia areata?
Red and near-infrared light-emitting fabric may help improve psoriasis, PMLE, and alopecia areata.
research Skin problems in pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin changes and may affect pre-existing skin conditions, with some treatments not safe for use during pregnancy.
research Australasian Society for Dermatology Research Meeting, May 2006
The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
research Appearance and Internal Aging
Looking older on the outside might be linked to aging faster on the inside and can be affected by lifestyle choices and health risks.
research Antioxidants in dermatology
Antioxidants can benefit skin health but should be used carefully to avoid negative effects.
research Current management strategies for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
research Cutaneous Lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.