91 citations
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal is an advanced and effective method for removing unwanted hair.
35 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser therapy on darker skin has higher risks and needs expert handling.
14 citations
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November 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser hair removal can cause severe allergic reactions.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A new hand-held light therapy device was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate acne.
2 citations
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January 2000 Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
April 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Use a 3-mm spot size and specific protective eyewear for safer and more effective laser treatment of facial veins.
53 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” The laser treatment effectively and safely improved melasma in Asian patients.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “PLoS ONE” The professional laser is more effective than the home-use laser for hair reduction.
15 citations
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic surgery” Diode laser removes hair better but is more painful than intense pulsed light.
92 citations
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January 1999 in “Physics in Medicine and Biology” Skin can be cooled quickly and safely during laser treatments to protect it without affecting deeper layers.
31 citations
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February 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Sun exposure after laser hair removal can cause skin darkening, which is hard to treat and requires avoiding UV light.
September 2025 in “Cuadernos de Educación y Desarrollo” Laser and light technologies are used in dermatology for skin treatments and improving outcomes.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Higher fluence in hair removal damages hair follicles more, while lower fluence mimics natural hair regression, with long-term IPL treatments effectively reducing hair.
June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment shows promise for hair growth, but needs further research.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The 675-nm diode laser may safely help treat telogen effluvium.
9 citations
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November 1999 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Ruby laser hair removal does not cause increased cell growth in the skin.
24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
19 citations
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September 2011 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.
2 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Home-use medical-cosmetic devices like lasers for hair removal may be convenient but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
1 citations
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August 1984 in “Therapeutische Umschau. Revue thérapeutique” Permanent hair removal with lasers is the most promising treatment for excessive hair growth.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
March 2025 in “Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology” Laser hair removal is safe for people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
15 citations
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July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective for people with darker skin tones.
7 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The filterless flashlamp-based system effectively delays hair regrowth and improves skin condition.
23 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” 1319-nm laser radiation can cause skin damage, with severity depending on exposure time and beam size.
7 citations
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August 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cross beam laser is a useful tool for safely measuring scalp stretchiness to improve hair transplant results.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” The laser treatment effectively improved facial pigmentation with no major side effects.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews” A new non-invasive laser system improves chronic disease management and metabolic health.