3 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that using ablative fractional CO₂ laser therapy combined with FUE treatment in patients with post-traumatic eyebrow scars and defects improved follicular survival rates and resulted in well-defined eyebrow shapes.
November 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The technique removes sweat glands effectively.
3 citations
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September 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Low-dose pulsed electric fields in a rat model shifted hair follicles from resting to active growth, with voltage as the most influential factor.
63 citations
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December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract contains no research results; it provides information about the JAMA Dermatology journal and its access options.
This study introduced a new laser-only method called EKA for acne treatment, which is reported to be safe, painless, and heat-free, showing promising results for both acne and scar repair in initial sessions without combining with LED light.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “IEEE Access” In this study, researchers demonstrated that treating platelet rich plasma with microsecond pulsed electric fields effectively activates platelets and induces similar or higher growth factor release compared to traditional bovine thrombin, suggesting a potential clinical use that may be more cost-effective and practical.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that both 5-ALA and Photofrin can effectively destroy human microvascular endothelial cells in vitro and cause tissue necrosis in vivo, with Photofrin showing greater efficacy at lower concentrations or power densities.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Electric current quickly reduces hand sweating but the effect doesn't last long.
May 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This pilot study by Samuel Jellard et al. investigated a novel electrotrichogenic device for hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia. Results of the study are not reported, as the abstract only references the article's focus.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” In this study, researchers reported that shearing combined with electrocautery and curettage effectively removed eyebrow intradermal nevi in two adult patients, with no recurrence or significant scarring, suggesting this method is both safe and cosmetically advantageous.
9 citations
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June 1999 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” In this study, oral contraceptives containing desogestrel or cyproteron acetate effectively treated hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, while ovarian electrocautery is recommended for those with concurrent infertility.
5 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that FUE hair transplantation is effective for treating secondary scarring alopecia from burns, offering natural hair growth, quick recovery, high patient satisfaction, and few complications.
10 citations
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October 2009 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” This study found that intense pulsed light treatment achieved a mean of 85% hair reduction in two patients with faun tail, although local anesthesia may be needed due to severe pain associated with neurological abnormalities.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, a 49-year-old female with metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma experienced an abscopal effect following pulse electric field ablation, suggesting potential as an adjunct to systemic immunotherapy for liver tumors.
1 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of nature and science” This study observed light flashes and repulsion effects in a single-slide preparation of human hair with a special solution, suggesting potential electromagnetic field emissions from the hair.
February 2019 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, eflornithine cream combined with intense pulsed light treatment significantly improved facial hair removal in women with hirsutism compared to IPL treatment alone.
October 2024 in “Biomedical Reports” In this study, BALB/c mice with burn injuries treated with SES-low or SES-low combined with a gel showed better wound healing and organization compared to placebo and common treatments like silver sulfadiazine, highlighting SES-low's effectiveness in promoting favorable healing outcomes.
46 citations
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December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article discusses the use of lasers and light sources for hair removal and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the significance of selecting the appropriate laser system and treatment protocol for effective and safe outcomes.
11 citations
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November 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study describes the first known case of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp triggered by a burn from hair bleaching, which resolved completely with superpotent topical corticosteroids.
67 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the EpiLight Hair Removal System achieved approximately 60% hair removal after 12 weeks following a single treatment, indicating effectiveness and safety for long-term hair reduction.
December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that while Er:YAG laser therapy can initially improve the appearance of eruptive vellus hair cysts, it was ineffective in preventing early recurrences due to limitations in ablation depth.
134 citations
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that low fluence photoepilation with intense pulsed light targets the pigmented area of hair follicles, causing temporary hair loss by inducing a catagen-like state without severe follicle damage.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” This case study reports that treating a female patient with facial partial unilateral lentiginosis using a 532-nm Nd:YAG fractional picosecond laser resulted in significant improvement in pigmentation without notable side effects, indicating it may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A 308 nm excimer laser successfully treated a boy with a rare skin condition after about a year of weekly sessions.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” This case report describes a patient with post-combustion alopecia and severe psychiatric issues who experienced significant quality of life improvements and social reintegration following follicular unit extraction.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, subthermal RF-CRET currents were found to alter key molecular mechanisms in dermal papilla cells, promoting proliferation and survival while enhancing markers associated with hair growth and maintenance, suggesting potential benefits for hair regeneration.
June 2026 in “UNC Libraries” This case study reported a 49-year-old woman with metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma who experienced an abscopal effect after pulse electric field ablation, leading to the resolution of three untreated liver lesions, suggesting potential benefits of this treatment combined with immunotherapy.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy may not work for erythroplasia of Queyrat and could lead to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Veterinary record case reports” In this case report, a 15-year-old golden retriever with calcinosis cutis showed accelerated improvement in FLE-treated skin infections compared to untreated areas, highlighting FLE's potential as a treatment adjunct.
13 citations
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December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this study, Er:YAG laser therapy initially improved the appearance of eruptive vellus hair cysts but was ultimately ineffective due to early recurrence and concerns about atrophy or scarring.