10 citations
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November 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced laser particles as a new imaging probe capable of real-time tracking of thousands of individual cells in 3D tumor models, suggesting potential for advanced single-cell analyses.
10 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that 1,550-nm Er:Glass fractional laser treatment increased hair density and shaft diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but did not up-regulate Wnt10A and IGF-1 mRNA expression.
10 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of biophotonics” This study found that applying benzyl nicotinate on open hair follicles led to a significant increase in blood flow, highlighting the role of the follicular pathway in epidermal penetration.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This study found that long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is a safe and effective method for hair reduction in individuals with skin types IV and V, with significant improvements observed over six sessions.
10 citations
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June 2006 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Laser hair removal greatly improves quality of life.
9 citations
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November 2021 in “PubMed” This study found that FDA-approved low-level light/laser therapy devices significantly increased hair density in individuals with pattern hair loss compared to sham devices.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This report discusses laser hair removal for acne keloidalis nuchae, noting generally favorable outcomes but variability in lesion responsiveness and a need for standardized assessment criteria; it reports no new results.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reviewed the effectiveness of long pulse 1,064-nm Nd:YAG laser treatments for leg veins, hair removal, and skin rejuvenation, highlighting its safety, particularly for darker skin types, due to reduced pigmentary side effect risks.
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.
8 citations
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September 2021 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” This systematic review found that low-level light/laser therapy showed a positive effect in treating male and female pattern hair loss without side effects, as reported by all analyzed randomized controlled trials.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that combining nonablative fractional laser treatment with topical minoxidil led to hair regrowth in Chinese alopecia areata patients, noting complete regrowth in some patients and no relapse in the majority at a one-year follow-up, without reported side effects.
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.
7 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Combining treatments significantly reduces dark circles and wrinkles better than nanofat alone.
7 citations
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May 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent medical journal” This case study describes a 17-year-old female with severe hirsutism diagnosed with PCOS, NC-CAH, and HAIR-AN syndrome who was successfully treated based on her specific underlying conditions.
7 citations
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April 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” In this multi-center study, the incidence of acneform reactions after laser hair removal was found to be 6%, with younger age, Nd:YAG laser use, and Fitzpatrick skin type V increasing susceptibility.
6 citations
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October 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for androgenetic alopecia, finding significant increases in hair density and growth for individuals treated with this method.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” This study found that using a fractional CO2 laser in combination with minoxidil significantly increased hair count and thickness in Egyptian men with androgenetic alopecia.
6 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review examines the FDA's 510(k) approval process for low-level laser therapy devices used in treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study evaluated low-level laser therapy for treating Androgenic alopecia and suggested it may effectively stimulate hair growth and improve patient satisfaction, although more efficient treatments are needed.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” This study found that a single session of low level laser irradiation did not significantly affect hair growth outcomes in transplanted follicles for patients with androgenic alopecia.
6 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery” This article reviews the evolution of syndactyly repair techniques, highlighting a shift towards graftless approaches to avoid complications associated with skin grafts, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
6 citations
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January 1988 in “PubMed” In this study, no changes in cutaneous blood flow were observed after applying 2%, 5%, or placebo minoxidil lotion in both androgenetic alopecia and healthy male volunteers.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that fractional Er:YAG laser combined with platelet-rich plasma resulted in greater skin repigmentation in patients with localized stable vitiligo compared to microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, with fewer side effects reported in the laser group.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that adding low-level laser therapy to conventional treatment for canine acral lick dermatitis significantly increased hair growth compared to conventional therapy alone, but did not significantly reduce licking behavior.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This study determined in-vivo skin damage thresholds for 1319-nm laser exposure in pigs, and the findings may enhance understanding of thermal damage mechanisms and inform laser safety standards.
5 citations
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November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces a series on low level laser light therapy, focusing on its science, regulatory aspects, and controlled trial methodologies, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This case report describes an 8-year-old girl who developed fronto-temporal hypertrichosis from 2% minoxidil solution and achieved complete resolution after two Nd:YAG laser hair removal sessions.
5 citations
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June 2006 in “PubMed” This report presents a case of a woman with salt and pepper facial hair treated with a combination of laser hair removal and topical eflornithine.
5 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study developed a double-wavelength laser scanning microphotometer to measure hair shaft and follicle absorbance, improving spatial resolution and reducing light scattering effects in vitro.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a high-power triple-wavelength diode laser effectively and safely treated facial hirsutism and follicular disorders in individuals with darker skin tones, showing significant hair reduction without adverse events.