137 citations
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May 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.
31 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that low-level laser therapy at 8 J/cm2 improved cosmetic surgical scar healing in canines after thoraco-lumbar hemilaminectomy compared to controls.
31 citations
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February 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” This report describes a case where solar-induced postinflammatory hyperpigmentation following laser hair removal was treated with a combination of topical treatments and serial TCA peels, resulting in only slight improvement.
23 citations
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December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This article discusses the extended theory of selective photothermolysis and does not report new clinical results; the authors explore potential applications in hair removal techniques.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Mass spectrometry” In this study, silver oxide-based nanoparticles were used to ionize analytes and detect specific target molecules through adduct formation with silver isotopes, facilitating signal correlation with these molecules.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that a single ablative fractional laser treatment significantly reduced hedgehog pathway gene expression in microscopic murine basal cell carcinomas, nearly matching the effects of repeated topical vismodegib applications.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in cosmetic surgery, highlighting its expanding applications and promising potential in aesthetic treatments, but reports no new empirical findings.
May 2014 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” This study reviewed and analyzed existing research on laser therapy for alopecia, suggesting both low-level and high-level lasers may serve as effective treatment alternatives.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
In this case study, researchers reported a 37-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium experienced significant hair growth improvement after personalized integrative treatment, including caffeine application, following a four-month protocol incorporating various therapies.
211 citations
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This review summarizes recent advancements in follicular targeting for drug delivery via hair follicles and calls for pilot studies in humans to explore potential clinical applications.
15 citations
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May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” This review assesses low-level laser therapy in plastic surgery and reports that it may improve flap survival and burn scars, but lacks efficacy for venous ulcers, alopecia, and skin aging.
8 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This review discusses advancements in laser hair removal technologies and the potential role of radiofrequency for certain hair types, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review summarizes recent therapeutic advancements in treating various forms of alopecia, including new applications of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, Janus kinase inhibitors, and novel hair transplant techniques, without presenting original research results.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” In this study, researchers found that treating dermal papilla cells with synovial fluid and laser photobiomodulation increases the expression of chondrocyte marker genes, indicating potential promotion of chondrogenic differentiation.
1 citations
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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.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” This textbook chapter reviews the use and efficacy of various laser and light systems for hair removal in Asian skin, but it reports no new clinical findings.
This review highlights the potential of 3D bioprinting in developing functional, patient-specific artificial skin, addressing limitations of traditional skin grafts and advancing regenerative medicine applications.
June 2026 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” This review highlights that various components of "skin boosters," such as exosomes and hyaluronic acid, may have potential applications beyond aesthetics, acting as adjunct therapies for improving skin integrity and promoting tissue regeneration, though more research is needed to support their use as primary treatments.
This case study highlights rose stem cell-derived exosomes combined with thulium laser therapy as a promising treatment for stress-induced alopecia areata, achieving significant hair regrowth and pigmentation without corticosteroid side effects, though further research is needed for broader application.
May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review synthesizes evidence on platelet-derived bioproducts like PRP and PRF, highlighting their role in tissue regeneration and their benefits in aesthetic medicine applications such as hair restoration, scar treatment, and wound healing.
April 2023 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study concluded that mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue harvested using laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are as effective and low-risk for cell therapy as those obtained through conventional liposuction, based on their differentiation potential, cellular proliferation, and cytokine expression.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses the potential of optical techniques for diagnosing and treating oxidative stress-related hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury, highlighting the need for non-invasive diagnostic methods and the anti-oxidative potential of optical therapies; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2022 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study used advanced optical imaging techniques to investigate nanoparticle and dye penetration in human skin, finding that nanoparticles mainly resided in the stratum corneum and accumulated in skin folds and hair follicles, while highlighting that sunscreen-based nanoparticles appear unlikely to pose safety concerns.
This study found that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) may enhance hearing recovery after noise-induced hearing loss in rats.
21 citations
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January 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study concluded that 12 sessions of fractionated thulium laser treatment improved hair density and thickness in patients with pattern hair loss, with further benefits from adding a growth factor solution post-treatment.
10 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, human ADSC-CM treatment following nonablative fractional laser significantly increased hair density and volume in patients with androgenetic alopecia without any reported adverse effects.
18 citations
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August 2021 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that melanocyte progenitor cells are present in human subcutaneous adipose tissue and may differentiate into mature melanocytes, suggesting potential applications in treating skin diseases and rejuvenation.
9 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, researchers suggest that laser-assisted drug delivery could enhance the administration of platelet-rich plasma, and potentially bimatoprost or minoxidil, for patients with androgenetic alopecia by ensuring uniform placement in the dermis without injection pain.
7 citations
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July 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that laser Doppler velocimetry can non-invasively predict topical minoxidil response by correlating scalp blood flow changes with sulfotransferase enzyme activity in women with pattern hair loss.