Optical Coherence Tomography has potential in diagnosing hair loss and monitoring blood clotting, and could be improved for deeper tissue observation and better hair loss understanding.
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March 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Most low-level light therapy studies did not accurately report how light was measured, affecting treatment reliability.
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
January 2024 in “Materials chemistry frontiers (Online)” New near-infrared OLED emitters are more efficient, especially platinum(II) complexes, and have promising applications like hair growth treatment.
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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Near-infrared laser therapy with Indocyanine Green dye improves acne by reducing inflammation without side effects.