July 2023 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” This case report describes the first use of photobiomodulation therapy with a continuous wave red laser (660 nm) as monotherapy for alopecia areata, resulting in significant hair regrowth within 7 days, though further research is needed for conclusive evidence.
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February 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the classification and treatments of vascular anomalies, such as hemangiomas and vascular malformations, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of managing patient expectations due to treatment limitations.
June 2005 in “British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” This study found that two years after treatment, the continuous-wave Sharplan 40C SilkTouch laser system led to better collagen organization compared to the pulsed Coherent 5000C UltraPulse system in patients who underwent skin resurfacing.
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March 2013 in “QScience Connect” This study found that low power He:Ne laser and methylene blue successfully damaged hair follicles in mice while preserving the epidermis, suggesting a potential for improved long-term hair removal options.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This review suggests that fractional CO2 laser treatment may be a promising option for treating alopecia areata with a good safety profile.
