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research At-Home Laser and Light-Based Devices

4 citations , January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology”

This article reviews the growing trend of at-home laser and light devices for treating conditions like acne, hair removal, and psoriasis, emphasizing their popularity and the need for cautious use but reports no new clinical results.

research Light‐based home‐use devices for hair removal: Why do they work and how effective they are?

15 citations , January 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine”

This review reported that home-use laser and intense pulsed light devices effectively reduce hair with significant efficacy and safety, showing 80% hair reduction one year post-treatment, although results can vary for darker skin types and compared to professional devices.

research Guidelines on the safety of light‐based home‐use hair removal devices from the European Society for Laser Dermatology

26 citations , January 2012 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This article reviews light-based hair removal devices for home use, highlighting safety issues and the need for consistent international regulations and guidelines for their manufacture and marketing.

research Bioelectronic devices for light-based diagnostics and therapies

11 citations , January 2023 in “Biophysics Reviews”

This review discusses recent advancements in light-based bioelectronic devices for health monitoring and therapy, summarizing key technologies and highlighting challenges and opportunities without reporting new clinical results.

research Hair Removal in Darker Skin Types Using Light-Based Devices

1 citations , January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This review discusses the mechanisms of laser and IPL hair removal, particularly for darker skin types, and reports no new findings, highlighting potential adverse effects like pigmentation changes or scarring with improper use.

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community New Light Therapy Can Suppress a Key Marker of Hair Loss by 92%

in Research/Science 201 upvotes 5 months ago

A new light therapy claims to reduce hair loss markers by 92% using a specific wavelength range. Users discuss the cost and effectiveness of devices, with some expressing skepticism and others considering alternative treatments like red light therapy and vitamin D exposure.

community I just got one of these. Let's see how it goes...

in Technology 263 upvotes 6 months ago

Red light therapy for hair loss is controversial, with mixed results reported. Its effectiveness may depend on device quality and proper wavelength, and it is often used with minoxidil and finasteride.

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 Red light therapy that works well

5 upvotes 1 year ago

Red light therapy with dual wavelengths (650nm and 850nm) can stimulate hair regrowth without DHT blockers. Consistent use of a panel with these wavelengths has shown positive results in hair regrowth.

community A little more than a month using red light therapy. I'm surprised by the progress.

263 upvotes 5 months ago

Red light therapy has shown promising results in hair regrowth for the user, who avoids minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. The user follows a healthy lifestyle with diet, exercise, and sauna use, and will continue monitoring the therapy's effectiveness.

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