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April 2015 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” This editorial discusses the terminology and distinctions between Low-Level Light/Laser Therapy and Photobiomodulation Therapy but reports no new clinical findings.
Hair coloring and bleaching can permanently break down hair protein and temporarily change its properties.
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September 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that balneophototherapy improved skin lesions in a 13-year-old with severe ichthyosis linearis circumflexa, but regular treatment is likely necessary to maintain remission.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
4 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” This study found that a hydro-alcoholic extract of Roselle petals may reduce free radical production during UV-induced photodecomposition of antibiotics, potentially offering protective benefits for patients using similar topical antibiotics.
January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” This study observed that a low energy pulsed-light device combined with galvanic energy was effective and safe for reducing unwanted hair in individuals with dark skin types V and VI.
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August 2005 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” This study found that novel androgen antagonists incorporating a carborane moiety showed anti-androgenic activity comparable to flutamide in a laboratory setting.
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July 2021 in “Microbial biotechnology” This study found that combining LED yellow light with an engineered strain expressing CXCL12 improved wound healing and reduced inflammation in a mouse model of scald wounds.
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February 2011 in “IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering” This study developed a sensor that effectively measures Tl+ cation in solutions with a wide dynamic range and low detection limit, responding linearly within the concentration range 1.0 × 10−8 to 1.0 × 10−1M.
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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.
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September 1984 in “Journal of Biological Education” Plants change their growth in response to shade based on light signals detected by phytochrome.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed a chalcone-based molecule that significantly increased tyrosinase inhibition and solubility, showing potential as a safe and effective skin depigmenting and antiaging agent, with supportive epigenetic and antioxidant properties observed in vitro.
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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.
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December 2021 in “ACS Nano” This review discussed the potential of multifunctional photoresponsive hydrogels for wound regeneration, highlighting various types prepared with diverse photosensitizers and photothermal/photodynamic agents, and explored their role in modulating bacterial microenvironments to inhibit infection and promote healing.
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January 2001 in “Comprehensive series in photosciences” This study found that UV stabilizers must diffuse uniformly and in high uptake levels throughout hair fibers during humidification cycles to effectively prevent photo-oxidative degradation.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This review highlights evidence supporting the potential of blue light therapy as a non-invasive treatment for managing skin and hair conditions by modulating interactions between the skin microbiome and its host.
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.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, researchers observed significant differences in microbial composition between UV-induced fluorescent and non-fluorescent scalp areas in patients with androgenetic alopecia, noting a higher abundance of Cutibacterium in the fluorescent regions.
May 2025 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” In this study, researchers observed that blue LED irradiation enhanced cosmetic permeation, increased diameter, and improved resistance of hair fiber in Caucasian and Asian ethnic groups, whereas African hair showed less change.
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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.
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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.
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December 2014 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that red light accelerated the transition from the resting to growth phase in hair follicles faster than green and blue light in mice, suggesting it may stimulate hair growth.
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October 2022 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a new photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model, DiLiCre, which allows precise light-induced genetic modifications and cell tracing, demonstrating its effectiveness for advancing biological and biomedical research.
13 citations
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February 2006 in “Analytical Biochemistry” This study reported a simple and validated gas chromatography method to accurately measure finasteride in tablets, showing equivalency to the official method with no significant differences.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the cosmetic olfactory receptor agonist cyclohexyl salicylate may stimulate hair growth and expand stem cell progeny, suggesting potential as a cosmetic adjuvant for hair loss.
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October 2019 in “Journal of Cancer Immunology” This article discusses the role of external beam radiotherapy as a primary treatment method for cancer and reports no new clinical findings.
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February 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that 655-nm red light with LED enhanced hair shaft elongation and reduced catagen transition in human hair follicles in vitro by activating the Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway.
July 2018 in “Current Analytical Chemistry” This study observed that carbon paste electrodes catalyze the electrooxidation of minoxidil more efficiently than other electrode types, with a detection limit of approximately 20 ng mL^-1.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that combining optical clearing methods with light-sheet fluorescence microscopy allows detailed 3D visualization of normal and pathological human skin biopsies, revealing differences in epidermal thickness and volume.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that the Hair660™ low-level light therapy device significantly improved hair density and was safe for men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks.