5 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” This study suggests that high proliferative activity and peripheral invasion are key indicators of malignancy in canine sebaceous gland tumours. It also reports a higher incidence of circumanal gland and testicular tumours, indicating a possible androgen-related pathway in tumour development.
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This observational study concluded that anti-Ku antibodies do not specifically indicate any systemic autoimmune disease or associated clinical phenotype.
May 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” This study reports the successful management of acute liver failure in a 25-year-old woman with concurrent Hepatitis B and autoimmune hepatitis, using a combination of steroids, azathioprine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
December 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that pooled analysis of LED caps increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to sham, achieving 28.5 more hairs per cm².
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.
33 citations
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January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review suggested that low-level light therapy using red/near-infrared light could be a safe and effective treatment for various skin and hair conditions, though more robust trials are needed to solidify its clinical utility.
4 citations
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February 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE” This review discusses the diverse applications of low-level laser therapy in aesthetic dermatology, especially for managing alopecia, but notes that comprehensive literature on its effectiveness is lacking.
In this research, low-fluence light-based hair removal was explored, revealing its potential for at-home use with improvements in efficacy and safety, particularly for dark skin individuals, although further studies are necessary.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” In this study, LED irradiation was found to promote hORSC proliferation and stimulate the Wnt5a/β-catenin and ERK signaling pathways, suggesting a potential mechanism for hair growth.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and move by activating certain cell pathways.
62 citations
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July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this review, the researchers highlight LED therapy as an emerging and safe treatment for skin inflammatory conditions, aging, and hair growth disorders, noting its integration into dermatological practice but emphasizing the need for more controlled studies to confirm its efficacy.
9 citations
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August 2011 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” This study concluded that administering 5-alpha reductase inhibitors before photoselective vaporization of the prostate increased hemoglobin change, lasing time, and energy required during the procedure compared to controls.
11 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that long-term use of a home-use LED device for neck skin rejuvenation significantly improved wrinkle appearance and skin biophysical parameters without affecting thyroid function or morphology after 16 weeks of daily use.
1057 citations
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” This review discusses the applications of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in wound healing, pain reduction, and treating various conditions, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for randomized controlled trials for serious diseases.
25 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article reviews the principles and practical considerations of laser and light-based hair removal techniques, but it does not report new clinical findings.
26 citations
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January 2012 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews light-based hair removal devices for home use, highlighting safety issues and the need for consistent international regulations and guidelines for their manufacture and marketing.
45 citations
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May 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that a low color temperature light (1900 K) may have positive effects on melatonin secretion, eye protection, wound healing, and hair regeneration compared to higher temperature lights.
December 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-level light therapy significantly increased hair density and thickness in people with hair loss, but they didn't notice a difference.
September 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that both red and green LED therapies combined with a microneedling patch significantly improved hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients over 24 weeks, with no serious side effects and similar efficacy between the two light wavelengths.
23 citations
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June 2021 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this study, blue light therapy at a specific wavelength increased hair density and shaft width in 90% of patients with androgenetic alopecia after 10 weeks.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that using an LED array with an 863 nm wavelength delayed tumor development and reduced systemic inflammatory cytokines in DMBA/TPA-induced mouse skin tumors, suggesting potential but limited benefits of light therapy.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” The study discusses using red light therapy for hair regrowth, noting red light alone may aid non-inflammatory hair loss, while infrared-red light combination is necessary for conditions like alopecia areata.
106 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that low-level light therapy significantly increased hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to a sham device, suggesting it could be an effective treatment option.
August 2021 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” In this study, both excimer light and low level light therapy were found to be safe and effective for treating alopecia areata, with excimer light showing better and more sustained improvement.
22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses the use of laser and flashlamp technology for unwanted hair removal and reports no new clinical results, highlighting challenges with light-colored hair and treatment safety for darker skin tones.
19 citations
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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.
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.
433 citations
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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.