20 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that an 800-nm diode laser was effective for reducing pigmented hair and extending hair plucking intervals, with most patients tolerating the procedure well without anesthetics.
85 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the use of light-based technologies for hair removal, detailing different laser systems and treatment protocols, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” The study found that combining a 655nm low-level laser helmet with 2% minoxidil resulted in better improvement in hair diameter and intermediate hair enlargement at the midscalp among Chinese women with FPHL.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” This literature watch compiles recent studies on photobiomodulation therapy across various applications, offering no new empirical findings.
May 2014 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” This study reviewed and analyzed existing research on laser therapy for alopecia, suggesting both low-level and high-level lasers may serve as effective treatment alternatives.
14 citations
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May 2006 in “Clinical obstetrics and gynecology” This article reviews laser hair removal techniques, noting its popularity and outpatient viability, but finds that definitive evidence for its permanent efficacy is still lacking.
September 2021 in “Medical lasers” Laser treatment followed by a special hair growth solution increased hair count and thickness without side effects.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “BMC Research Notes” This pilot study explored a new method using laser-capture microdissection and 16S rRNA gene sequencing to analyze the human scalp hair follicle microbiome more accurately, revealing region-specific variations in microbial diversity and abundance.
January 2018 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses clinical studies on low-level laser therapy for various types of hair loss and suggests it may be promising for those unresponsive to conventional treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This meta-analysis found that laser-based therapies showed promising clinical benefits in treating scarring alopecias, such as disease stabilization and symptom improvement, but highlighted the need for high-quality randomized controlled trials due to serious risk of bias and methodological limitations in existing studies.
15 citations
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January 2008 in “PubMed” This article reviews considerations and requirements for performing laser hair removal and reports no new clinical results.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews non-surgical hair loss treatments and procedures, highlighting options like minoxidil, DHT inhibitors, and laser light therapy, and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2019 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study suggests that low level laser therapy may be effective for alopecia compared to placebo, but current evidence is limited and studies show a high risk of bias.
16 citations
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April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” In this study, the researchers found that the effectiveness of a 1,550-nm fractional laser in promoting hair growth in mice depends on the specific combination of beam energy and density, with inappropriate settings potentially causing ulcers or hair follicle injury.
117 citations
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September 2013 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that low level laser therapy at 655 nm significantly increased hair counts in males with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This review explores clinical studies on low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for alopecia and suggests it may benefit patients unresponsive to conventional treatments, but larger studies are needed to confirm efficacy.
June 2020 in “Medicinskij alfavit” In this clinical study of 98 patients with focal alopecia, combined laser therapy, which included laser plasma therapy and percutaneous laser irradiation of blood, was reported to alleviate inflammation, promote hair growth, and restore trace elements in affected areas.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case study reported promising hair regrowth in a child with morphea en coup de sabre using fractional CO2 laser-assisted exosome therapy, but further research is needed to validate these findings due to its single-subject design.
13 citations
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January 2022 in “Microvascular Research” This study found that high-resolution laser speckle contrast imaging devices provide good reproducibility for assessing skin perfusion in mice but not for measuring haemoglobin oxygenation.
31 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that low-level laser therapy at 8 J/cm2 improved cosmetic surgical scar healing in canines after thoraco-lumbar hemilaminectomy compared to controls.
June 2026 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This randomized trial found that diode laser achieved more favorable long-term hair removal outcomes but induced more discomfort and transient adverse effects compared to intense pulsed light in women with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
20 citations
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November 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” This study found that three treatments with the 810-nm diode laser improved skin texture and roughness/bumpiness in keratosis pilaris patients, although it did not reduce redness.
April 2021 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” This study found that a combination treatment of laser photobiomodulation and plasma jet therapy was effective in improving alopecia areata in a 38-year-old woman after 14 sessions over three months, as evidenced by comparative photo documentation.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “Recima21” This study reports that combining microneedling with low-intensity laser therapy appears to be a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia, as indicated by a literature review.
This study observed increased proliferation and certain gene expressions in dermal papilla cells exposed to an 808 nm laser diode array at doses above 0.5 J/cm².
December 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Laser hair removal is generally effective, with results varying by laser type and patient.
March 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter explores the promising use of low-power laser irradiation for post-hysterectomy reconstructive care, emphasizing enhancements like a flexible fiber optic module, to potentially improve genitourinary rehabilitation in cervical cancer patients.
2 citations
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January 2000 Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
This chapter discusses pediatric disorders like alopecia areata and vitiligo, identifying laser and light therapies as treatment options, and highlights that the pulsed dye laser is well tolerated and effective for treating molluscum contagiosum.
15 citations
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January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that cold air can effectively preserve the epidermis when using an 810 nm diode laser, but it is slightly less effective than a chilled sapphire window in dark-haired pigmented pigs.