4 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Long-pulsed ruby lasers effectively reduce hair for up to 2 years with minimal pain.
22 citations,
June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” The 675 nm laser effectively improved facial acne scars in dark skin with minimal side effects.
73 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
27 citations,
December 2001 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Different hair removal methods have pros and cons, and more evidence is needed to prove laser treatments work.
207 citations,
January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.
1 citations,
June 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” 675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth and density in AGA patients.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The long-pulse alexandrite laser is good for removing hair and treating skin problems like spots and veins.
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia.
92 citations,
January 1999 in “Physics in Medicine and Biology” Skin can be cooled quickly and safely during laser treatments to protect it without affecting deeper layers.
150 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
3 citations,
March 2008 in “Medical laser application” Lasers have become safer and more effective for treating skin problems and hair removal.
15 citations,
January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Cold air and a chilled sapphire window both protect the skin during laser treatments, and work better with water or gel, especially for darker skin.
14 citations,
March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
6 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Surgeons make more mistakes in hair transplant procedures as they get tired or do more work.
195 citations,
January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
33 citations,
September 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.
25 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser and light treatments can effectively remove hair long-term.
20 citations,
December 2003 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” An 800nm diode laser safely and effectively reduces hair for about 8 months, with most patients satisfied and few side effects.
15 citations,
February 2008 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Most patients were satisfied with diode laser hair removal and experienced no long-term side effects.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The home-use IPL device effectively reduced hair and delayed its regrowth after six months of use, with users happy and no negative side effects.
10 citations,
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Carboxytherapy can improve skin conditions with few side effects, but results may vary and are not guaranteed.
7 citations,
April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
6 citations,
June 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light treatment mainly damages pigmented hair parts but spares stem cells, allowing hair to regrow.
2 citations,
March 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
April 2024 in “Cognizance journal” The alexandrite laser effectively reduces unwanted hair by about 75%.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Dermatologists should customize cosmetic treatments for dark-skinned patients to minimize risks and complications.