2 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article reviews home-use laser and intense pulsed light systems for hair removal and growth, noting limited efficacy and safety data and emphasizing the need for long-term studies.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews the growing trend of at-home laser and light devices for treating conditions like acne, hair removal, and psoriasis, emphasizing their popularity and the need for cautious use but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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September 2011 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses home-use laser and light skin devices for various dermatological purposes and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the need for dermatologists to evaluate these devices' clinical value.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study concluded that while home-based intense pulsed light, laser diodes, radiofrequency, and light-emitting diode devices are recommended for certain skin conditions, ultraviolet B phototherapy for psoriasis showed mixed evidence compared to clinic treatments.
15 citations
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January 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This review reported that home-use laser and intense pulsed light devices effectively reduce hair with significant efficacy and safety, showing 80% hair reduction one year post-treatment, although results can vary for darker skin types and compared to professional devices.