research The “in’s and outs” of laser hair removal: a mini review
Laser hair removal is popular for long-term hair reduction but carries risks, requiring well-trained operators and better regulations, especially in South Africa.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hair Removal With the 3-msec Alexandrite Laser in Patients With Skin Types IV-VI: Efficacy, Safety, and the Role of Topical Corticosteroids in Preventing Side Effects
The laser effectively removes hair for skin types IV and V but is less effective for type VI.
research The Laxometer: increasing the safety of hair transplants that use a large number of grafts
The Laxometer helps make hair transplants with many grafts safer.
research Evaluating the efficacy of low‑level laser‑based treatments for androgenetic alopecia: A network meta‑analysis
Low-level laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
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 Fundamental research on the action mechanism of the 800 nm semiconductor laser on skin blackheads and coarse pores
Low-dose 800 nm laser effectively treats blackheads and coarse pores without harming cell growth.
research Laser-assisted hair removal: Side effects of Q-switched Nd:YAG, long-pulsed ruby, and alexandrite lasers
Laser hair removal is safe with the right settings, but side effects like pain and skin changes are more common in darker or tanned skin.
research [What is the value of low-energie lasers in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia ?]
Low-level laser therapy may help treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Applications of Long-Pulse Alexandrite Laser in Cosmetic Dermatology: A Review
The long-pulse alexandrite laser is good for removing hair and treating skin problems like spots and veins.
research Photobiomodulation for Alopecia: Mechanisms of Action
Photobiomodulation effectively stimulates hair growth and reduces hair loss.
research Topical eflornithine hydrochloride improves the effectiveness of standard laser hair removal for treating pseudofolliculitis barbae: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
Eflornithine cream makes laser hair removal more effective for treating pseudofolliculitis barbae.
research Hair disorders update: Alopecia to hirsutism
New treatments for hair loss and excessive hair growth show promise with few side effects and advancements in laser technology.
research An anti‐hair loss treatment in the management of mild androgenetic alopecia: results from a large, international observational study
AC5 improves hair loss and hair quality with high satisfaction rates.
research Safety and efficacy of ALRV5XR in women with androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium: A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial
ALRV5XR significantly improves hair density in women with hair loss and is well-tolerated.
research Intradermal injections of a hair growth factor formulation for enhancement of human hair regrowth – safety and efficacy evaluation in a first-in-man pilot clinical study
The QR 678 hair growth treatment was safe and effective for hair regrowth in men and women.
research Guidelines for laser hair removal
The document provides guidelines to standardize and improve laser hair removal practices.
research Low-level laser therapy for androgenetic alopecia
LLLT increases hair density and growth in AGA patients.
research Objective evaluation of photoepilation by phototrichogram
Photoepilation significantly reduces hair, and phototrichograms can objectively measure its effectiveness.
research 低能量光線對毛囊上皮-間質交互作用的影響:理論與機轉
Low-level light therapy can promote hair growth by stimulating cell interactions in hair follicles.
research Use of fractionated laser therapy for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fractionated laser therapy, especially erbium-glass laser, effectively increases hair thickness in people with hair loss but doesn't increase the number of hairs.
research Facial hirsutism treated with the normal-mode ruby laser: Results of a 12-month follow-up study
The normal-mode ruby laser effectively reduces facial hair for a long time with few side effects.
research Red organic light-emitting diodes based photobiomodulation therapy enabling prominent hair growth
Red OLED therapy significantly boosts hair growth.
research Efficacy of Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Alone and Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser treatment combined with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for hair loss than laser treatment alone.
research Improvement in Scalp Hair Appearance Following Treatment With a Non‐Ablative Fractional Laser: A Retrospective Observational Study
Non-ablative fractional laser treatment safely improves hair growth and scalp appearance.
research Light-emitting diode photobiomodulation in dermatology: From professional systems to consumer devices — mechanisms, efficacy and safety
LED therapy is safe and can help with acne, aging skin, and hair loss, but consumer devices may be less effective.
research Editorial
The editorial introduces various topics on laser and cosmetic treatments in a medical journal.
research 7. Surgery and Laser
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.
research Comparative effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for adult androgenic alopecia: a system review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Low-level laser therapy significantly increases hair density in adults with hair loss, with low-frequency treatment being more effective.
research Laser treatment for female facial hirsutism: are quality-of-life benefits sustainable?
Laser hair removal improves quality of life but emotional benefits decrease over time, suggesting more treatments are needed for lasting effects.
research Trichobiolight: A new, effective protocol in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium
Trichobiolight effectively treats hair loss with 82.5% success.