This review discusses the implementation and mechanisms of photobiomodulation therapy in various medical fields, including ophthalmology, and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science”
This article explores the potential of photobiomodulation for coronary health, suggesting protective effects after heart attacks and in inaccessible ischemic heart conditions, but presents no new clinical results.
44 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific Reports”
This study found that far-infrared radiation preconditioning significantly enhanced the proliferation, survival, and migration of bone marrow-derived stem cells in vitro, indicating potential therapeutic benefits for cardiac ischemia treatment.
60 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences”
This review highlights the potential of near-infraredlight therapy to improve metabolic, antioxidant, and cognitive functions without adverse effects, and supports its use for visual and neurological conditions through molecular and cellular mechanisms, as reported in this source.
This review concluded that near-infrared and red light photobiomodulation shows potential for certain ocular conditions like age-related macular degeneration and dry eye disease, but clinical evidence is still mixed and insufficient to establish it as a standard therapy.
The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.
A 38-year-old man reports positive results using topical Minoxidil 5% and infrared therapy for hair regrowth over four months, along with Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil supplements. Others suggest adding Finasteride for better maintenance and discuss the role of DHT blockers.
John Cena attributes his improved life and career to a hair transplant and maintenance routine with red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoo. Users discuss the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, with mixed opinions on its necessity.
A 29-year-old is using liposomal topical finasteride/minoxidil and low-level light therapy (LLLT) to improve hair growth, showing significant progress in crown recovery. The user prefers liposomal topicals to avoid side effects from oral finasteride and uses the iRestore Essential device for LLLT.
The conversation discusses using daily microneedling at 0.25mm and red light therapy to enhance hair regrowth, especially when traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil become less effective. The combination is said to improve hair density and thickness, with red light therapy being more cosmetic, while microneedling is essential for challenging areas.