Laser and Light-Based Therapies in the Treatment of Hair Loss
September 2019
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research Efficacy of 1,550-nm Erbium-Glass Fractional Laser Treatment and Its Effect on the Expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 and Wnt/β-Catenin in Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
research Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of a 1927-nm Fractionated Thulium Laser on Pattern Hair Loss: An Evaluator-Blinded, Split-Scalp Study
The 1927-nm fractionated thulium laser treatment significantly improves hair thickness and count in pattern hair loss patients.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Review
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective treatment for common hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best power and wavelength for treatment.
research Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Lichen Planopilaris
Low-level laser therapy may reduce symptoms and increase hair thickness in lichen planopilaris patients.
research Photobiomodulation Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Clinician’s Guide to Home-Use Devices Cleared by the FDA
FDA-cleared devices may help treat hair loss, but more research needed; consult dermatologist before use.
research Comparison of the Effects of 665 nm Low-Level Diode Laser Hat Versus a Combination of 665 nm and 808 nm Low-Level Diode Laser Scanner on Hair Growth in Androgenic Alopecia
The laser scanner device was more effective at increasing hair density than the laser hat in treating androgenic alopecia.
research Low-Level Light and Minoxidil 5% Combination Versus Either Modality Alone in Management of Female Patterned Hair Loss: A Randomized Controlled Study
Combining low-level light therapy and minoxidil 5% is more effective for female hair loss than using either treatment alone.
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 Novel Approach to Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Females With Photobiomodulation (Low-Level Laser Therapy)
Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.
research An Unusual Case of Contact Dermatitis
A man developed an allergic skin reaction from a therapy cap used for hair loss treatment.
research Photobiomodulation or Low-Level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy, now called photobiomodulation, is recognized for its broad medical applications and scientific backing.
research Alopecia Areata: Good Response to Treatment with Fractional Laser in 5 Cases
Fractional laser treatment helped hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Treatment Options
Combination therapy, especially with finasteride, is effective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Applications of the Excimer Laser
The 308-nm excimer laser is effective for skin conditions but needs more research on long-term effects.
research Hair Regrowth Through Wound Healing Process After Ablative Fractional Laser Treatment in a Murine Model
Laser treatment helped regrow hair in mice by activating a key growth pathway.
research Erbium: YAG Laser (2,940 nm) Treatment Stimulates Hair Growth Through Upregulating Wnt 10b and β-Catenin Expression in C57BL/6 Mice
A specific laser treatment can promote hair growth in mice by increasing certain protein levels.
research Transepidermal Drug Delivery: A New Treatment Option for Areata Alopecia?
Transepidermal drug delivery effectively treated areata alopecia with minimal side effects.
research The Growth of Human Scalp Hair in Females Using Visible Red Light Laser and LED Sources
Red light therapy is safe and effectively increases hair growth in women with hair loss.
research Cold X5 Hairlaser Used to Treat Male Androgenic Alopecia and Hair Growth: An Uncontrolled Pilot Study
The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Low-Level Laser Device in the Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham Device-Controlled, Double-Blind Study
Laser device increases hair density, safe for treating hair loss in men and women.
research Use of Low-Level Laser Therapy as Monotherapy or Concomitant Therapy for Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-level laser therapy helps male and female hair loss alone or with other treatments.
research Excimer Laser: A Module of the Alopecia Areata Common Protocol
research The Growth of Human Scalp Hair Mediated by Visible Red Light Laser and LED Sources in Males
Red light therapy at 655 nm significantly improved hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Low-Level Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham Device-Controlled Multicenter Trial
Low-level light therapy safely improves hair growth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia.
research Clinical Effects of Non-Ablative and Ablative Fractional Lasers on Various Hair Disorders: A Case Series of 17 Patients
Non-ablative and ablative fractional lasers helped hair growth in some cases without major side effects, but didn't work for all hair disorders.
research The Effect of a 1550 Nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.
research Fractional Photothermolysis Laser Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.
research Long Pulsed Nd: YAG Laser with Inbuilt Cool Sapphire Tip for Long-Term Hair Reduction on Type IV and V Skin: A Prospective Analysis of 200 Patients
Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is safe and effective for long-term hair reduction in darker skin types.
research 308-nm Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
research The Use of Low-Level Light for Hair Growth: Part I
Low-level laser therapy might help hair growth, but more research is needed.
research HairMax LaserComb Laser Phototherapy Device in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
research Phototherapy of Androgenetic Alopecia with Low Level Narrow Band 655-nm Red Light and 780-nm Infrared Light
Red and infrared light therapy improves hair growth in balding patients.
research Use of the Pulsed Infrared Diode Laser (904 nm) in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
The pulsed infrared diode laser is effective for treating hair loss in alopecia areata.
research 308-Nm Excimer Laser Therapy in Alopecia Areata
research Hair Regrowth and Increased Hair Tensile Strength Using the HairMax LaserComb for Low-Level Laser Therapy
The HairMax LaserComb made hair grow more and get stronger for people with hair loss.