research Treatment of Multiple Scalp Basal Cell Carcinomas by Photodynamic Therapy 16 citations, January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy was effective in treating multiple scalp basal cell carcinomas with minimal side effects and good cosmetic results.
research Low-Level Light-Assisted Photodynamic Therapy Using a Wearable Cap-Like Device for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis of the Scalp 6 citations, November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
research A Pilot Study of ICG Laser Therapy of Acne Vulgaris: Photodynamic and Photothermolysis Treatment 108 citations, December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
research Photodynamic and Photobiological Effects of Light-Emitting Diode Therapy in Dermatological Disease: An Update 62 citations, July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LED therapy is safe and shows potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Topical ALA-Photodynamic Therapy for Acne Can Induce Apoptosis of Sebocytes and Down-Regulate Their TLR-2 and TLR-4 Expression 37 citations, January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” ALA-photodynamic therapy helps reduce acne by causing acne cell death and lowering certain skin protein levels.
community Holy shit. Verteporfin may actually be the cure in Research/Science 1016 upvotes 1 year ago The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hair loss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might be effective with microneedling.