13 citations
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July 2024 in “Medicina” This review investigates laser-induced Koebner-related reactions and highlights how different laser types, targets, and session frequencies affect the development of these skin responses, particularly in individuals with darker skin phototypes.
12 citations
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January 2012 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses recent trends in non-surgical cosmetic dermatology procedures in the United States and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for evidence-based evaluations of safety and efficacy.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study reviewed eight studies investigating transcutaneous drug delivery via fractional laser and microneedling for alopecia treatment, with six studies showing improved hair regrowth over topical therapy alone, suggesting its potential as a promising treatment strategy, although further research is needed to refine treatment parameters.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study's findings are unreliable due to retraction.
6 citations
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study introduced laser-assisted exosome delivery and observed early signs of clinical improvement in two patients, though causality cannot be inferred from these preliminary, uncontrolled cases.
4 citations
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April 2011 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses a book on lasers and non-surgical rejuvenation techniques, providing an organized reference for practitioners entering the field but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This pilot study reported significant improvement in hair restoration and patient satisfaction with the use of fractional carbon dioxide laser followed by platelet-rich plasma, showing greater hair density increases using higher laser pulse energy settings in individuals with androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2020 This article reviews various techniques for treating scars on different body parts and recommends combining methods based on individual scar needs, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” In this review, the authors discussed how men seek cosmetic procedures for distinct reasons compared to women, emphasizing the need for dermatologists to consider male-specific desires for discrete treatments with minimal downtime and differences in psychological motivations.
October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study's network meta-analysis reported that botulinum injection combined with red laser and topical minoxidil is most effective for increasing hair density in androgenetic alopecia when using low-level laser therapy.
September 2025 in “Cuadernos de Educación y Desarrollo” This study reviewed the literature on laser and light technologies in dermatology, highlighting their varied clinical applications such as skin rejuvenation, acne scar treatment, and hair removal, alongside their potential for combining with AI to improve outcomes.
May 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this study, both erbium: YAG and erbium: glass lasers were found to be effective in treating androgenetic alopecia by improving hair density, growth rate, and thickness, particularly when combined with other therapies like minoxidil or platelet-rich plasma, though individual patient responses varied.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study suggests that hair removal lasers, potentially combined with topical minoxidil, may target and treat the underlying mechanisms of trichoepithelioma lesions effectively, though clinical trials are needed to verify this approach.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review indicates that various laser therapies, alone or combined with other treatments, show potential in improving hair density and treating androgenetic alopecia, but outcomes can vary, underscoring the importance of personalized treatment.
January 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this study, researchers found that combining fractional CO2 laser sessions with topical dutasteride was more effective in improving male androgenic alopecia than using the laser treatment alone, as observed through global photo assessments and dermoscopic parameters.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” In this interventional study on female-pattern hair loss, researchers found that fractional CO2 laser therapy alone improved hair growth, as evidenced by increased hair count, thickness, density, and patient satisfaction compared to saline controls. However, the precise mechanisms behind these effects require further investigation.
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article highlights that fractionated laser therapy is gaining attention as a minimally invasive and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia, offering a potential solution to traditional treatments' limitations.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” In this split-scalp study, researchers observed that combining fractional CO2 laser and PRP treatment was significantly more effective in improving hair parameters in women with female pattern hair loss than using each intervention alone or placebo.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that for patients with moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema, combining fractional CO2 laser with halometasone cream was more effective than using halometasone cream alone, with a higher treatment success rate and fewer relapses, though skin pigmentation was a common side effect.
January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study concluded that fractional laser therapy, alone or combined with minoxidil or cortisol, effectively treated alopecia areata, showing better outcomes than the drugs alone, without increasing adverse effects, though effectiveness did not significantly differ from similar physical treatments.
October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This study concluded that combination therapies often yield better results for treating atrophic post-acne scars than single treatments.
January 2019 in “LASER THERAPY” Laser technologies improve medical treatments and outcomes.
January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This article introduces a special issue of "Lasers in Surgery and Medicine" focused on dermatology and plastic surgery, but it presents no new research findings.
December 2008 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Multi-pass laser skin treatments improved healing, reduced pain, and had no major complications.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This narrative review discusses the evolution and diverse medical applications of laser technologies, particularly in dermatology and skin biology, without reporting new research findings.
14 citations
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May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” This review discusses the therapeutic properties of polydeoxyribonucleotides derived from marine organisms for wound healing and inflammation, but it reports no new clinical results.
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.
1 citations
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April 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that radiofrequency microneedling is effective and well-tolerated for improving various skin conditions, showing comparable efficacy to fractional lasers for atrophic acne scars with generally favorable patient satisfaction and safety.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this systematic review, researchers reported that various types of laser therapy effectively treat hidradenitis suppurativa at different severity stages, with each laser offering specific benefits such as lesion removal, inflammation reduction, and improved quality of life.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that treating patchy alopecia areata with fractional CO2 laser and topical triamcinolone acetonide was more effective and safer than intralesional triamcinolone, despite higher initial discomfort, as it resulted in greater patient satisfaction and fewer adverse effects like skin atrophy.