January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment improved skin fibrosis, reduced skin hardening, and enhanced hair follicle growth in localized scleroderma patients, with significant improvements across several clinical measures and no severe adverse effects observed.
August 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” In a study using an AGA mouse model, researchers observed that a novel topical gel combining hybrid extracellular vesicles, gold nanoparticles, and finasteride accelerated hair regrowth and improved hair quality more effectively than conventional minoxidil treatment, presenting a promising option with fewer side effects.
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February 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that both fractional CO2 laser and cryotherapy were effective and safe treatments for alopecia areata, with the CO2 laser showing somewhat better results.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that combining ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment with topical minoxidil significantly improved frontal hairline regrowth and patient satisfaction in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to using minoxidil alone, without serious adverse effects.
December 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Clinics” This case report describes the use of CO2 laser surgery to treat chronic pododermatitis and pseudopads in an 8-year-old obese dog, resulting in complete healing within four weeks after previous treatments provided only temporary relief.