This article reviews low-level light therapy for various types of hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors note its safety and advantages but lack data on individual treatment response.
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September 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces a needleless microjet injector using laser pulse energy for tattoo pigments in scalp micropigmentation, highlighting an almost painless procedure without anesthesia.
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January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Red and infrared light therapy improves hair growth in balding patients.
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January 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that low-level laser treatment with the HairMax Lasercomb significantly increased terminal hair density in both men and women with pattern hair loss, with no serious adverse events reported.
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September 2011 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses home-use laser and light skin devices for various dermatological purposes and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the need for dermatologists to evaluate these devices' clinical value.
This study suggests that a portable OCT system may be useful for the clinical diagnosis and evaluation of skin diseases and laser treatment outcomes.
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
This study found that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) may enhance hearing recovery after noise-induced hearing loss in rats.
April 2020 in “The Aesthetics” This article discusses the applications and proposed benefits of LED low level light therapy for various conditions like acne, wound healing, and pain relief, but provides no new clinical results.
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss.
Low level laser or LED therapy combined with infiltrations may help hair growth.
December 2023 in “Trials” In this randomized controlled trial involving breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, this study investigated the efficacy of low-level light therapy for preventing hair loss, measuring outcomes like hair count and patient quality of life, but the abstract does not report specific results.
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April 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This review found that low-level laser therapy appears promising in improving hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia, though results should be interpreted cautiously.
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June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports a rare case of alopecia areata on the scalp that was successfully treated with Sunetics Laser therapy, resulting in hair regrowth and repigmentation in areas of previous hair loss.
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June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this randomized, double-blind trial, researchers observed that low-level laser therapy led to significantly greater hair regrowth on treated areas compared to a sham treatment in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, suggesting it as a potentially effective and safe option.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study reported that the new near-infrared LED device showed significant improvements in skin rejuvenation and a slight increase in hair growth, with further research recommended for broader validation.
March 2023 in “Medical lasers” Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
December 1997 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study concluded that low energy laser therapy may effectively complement classical treatment for scalp alopecia, leading to faster results, although long-term maintenance still requires ongoing classical therapy.
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review assessed evidence on laser therapies for alopecia areata, reporting that the 308-nm excimer laser showed hair regrowth in several studies, while more research is needed for other laser types.
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article reviews home-use laser and intense pulsed light systems for hair removal and growth, noting limited efficacy and safety data and emphasizing the need for long-term studies.
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May 2023 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that while both professional and home-use lasers effectively reduced axillary hair, the professional Diode laser was significantly more effective, achieving 85-88% reduction compared to 46-52% with the home-use laser, which still offers some safety for users.
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April 2023 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” This case report highlights the risk of retinal injuries from laser epilation, emphasizing the importance of practitioner training and protective eyewear to prevent irreversible vision damage.
March 2026 in “Health Science Reports” Among individuals with skin types II and III, this study found the 755 nm laser more effective for axillary hair removal than the dual-wavelength laser, with a better safety profile and enduring results up to 12 months.
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April 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This observational study reports that a TRASER device using specific wavelengths for vascular and follicular targets showed both clinical responses and histological changes, suggesting its potential as an effective vascular and hair removal tool.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This meta-analysis found that laser-based therapies showed promising clinical benefits in treating scarring alopecias, such as disease stabilization and symptom improvement, but highlighted the need for high-quality randomized controlled trials due to serious risk of bias and methodological limitations in existing studies.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” This study concluded that using an erbium:YAG laser for calvarium trepanation and granulation tissue induction is comparable to the rose head burr, offering a beneficial alternative method.
This study found that home use of low-level light therapy reduced inflammation and symptoms like itching and burning in women with frontal fibrosing alopecia over six months.
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study developed a double-wavelength laser scanning microphotometer to measure hair shaft and follicle absorbance, improving spatial resolution and reducing light scattering effects in vitro.
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic surgery” Infrared light might help treat stubborn alopecia areata.