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research Efficacy and Safety of Laser Therapy and Phototherapy in Cicatricial and NonCicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review Study

November 2024 in “Health Science Reports”

This systematic review found that light and laser therapies, including excimer and erbium-glass lasers, generally increase hair density and diameter in various types of alopecia, with particularly notable effects in androgenic alopecia but limited efficacy in telogen effluvium.

Follicular Transplantation, Microneedling, and Adjuvant Narrow-Band Ultraviolet-B Irradiation as Cost-Effective Regimens for Palmar-Plantar Vitiligo: A Pilot Study

research Follicular Transplantation, Microneedling, and Adjuvant Narrow-band Ultraviolet-B Irradiation as Cost-Effective Regimens for Palmar-Plantar Vitiligo: A Pilot Study

7 citations , April 2020 in “Curēus”

In this pilot study, both microneedling and CO2 laser combined with hair transplantation and nbUVB demonstrated potential for inducing repigmentation in refractory palmar-plantar vitiligo, though further research is needed to ascertain their relative efficacy.

research Phototherapy of androgenetic alopecia with low level narrow band 655-nm red light and 780-nm infrared light

2 citations , January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Red and infrared light therapy improves hair growth in balding patients.

research 652 Efficacy comparison of photobiomodulation devices in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

In this study, several photobiomodulation devices showed statistically significant improvement in hair growth for patients with androgenetic alopecia, with varying efficacy between devices and genders.

research Expert recommendations on supportive skin care for non‐surgical and surgical procedures

5 citations , January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study emphasizes the importance of understanding cosmetic procedures and their risks, particularly for individuals with darker skin, and highlights expert recommendations for pre- and post-procedure skin care, including the use of broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent and improve pigmentation disorders.

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community Red Light Therapy: Cheap Chinese LED caps are better than $3000 laser caps

in Research/Science 37 upvotes 1 year ago

Affordable 92-LED caps may be more effective for hair growth than expensive 270-laser caps due to higher power output and irradiance. The LED caps deliver more energy to the scalp, making them a cost-effective alternative for red light therapy.

community Recommended LLLT brand - looking for safe and reliable option

5 upvotes 8 months ago

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is discussed as a supplementary treatment for hair loss, with users recommending brands like LaserCap, Ideatherapy, Capillus Pro, and iRestore Pro. Users suggest combining LLLT with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m

515 upvotes 6 months ago

The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.

community 10+ long year fin users share your story

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 63 upvotes 1 year ago

Long-term finasteride users report maintaining or regrowing hair, often using additional treatments like minoxidil, low-level laser therapy, and ketoconazole shampoo. Most experience minimal side effects, though some report issues like erectile dysfunction.

community I stopped fin for 6 months because of a porn addiction

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 114 upvotes 1 year ago

The user stopped taking finasteride due to erectile dysfunction, which they later realized was caused by excessive porn use and not the medication. They resumed finasteride, added dutasteride, and are using minoxidil and microneedling to regain hair.

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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects

Is laser therapy safe to use at home, or should it always be done in a clinic? Laser therapy can be safe to use at home if using FDA-approved devices.
How does low level laser therapy actually stimulate hair growth? Low-level laser therapy stimulates hair growth by enhancing cellular energy production in hair follicles.
How many sessions of laser therapy are usually needed before noticing thicker hair? Visible improvement in hair thickness typically appears after three to six months of treatment.
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