June 1999 in “Proceedings of SPIE” The CO₂ laser is better for hair transplantation because it causes less damage than the Ho:YAG laser.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
April 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment shows promise for hair growth, but needs further research.
September 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser safely and effectively removes unwanted scalp micropigmentation.
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December 2003 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Combination therapy of doxazosin and finasteride safely and effectively reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia progression risk.
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September 2015 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Fractional laser resurfacing is effective and safe for skin treatment, with benefits like less downtime and a low risk of adverse events.
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
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April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a fractional laser can stimulate hair growth, but the intensity and duration of inflammation are crucial. Too much can cause ulcers and scarring. Lower beam energy and fewer treatments are recommended to avoid damage.
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June 2019 in “Cureus” Fractional lasers and microneedling, combined with topical agents, could potentially treat Alopecia Areata effectively, but more research is needed due to limited data.
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December 2015 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Using sonophoresis can make it harder for certain drug-loaded liposomes to get through the skin.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapy with QR 678 Neo and 5% Minoxidil is most effective for male hair loss.
July 2023 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Red laser therapy helped regrow hair in an alopecia areata patient within 21 days.
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.
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December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The long-pulsed alexandrite laser is effective for hair reduction, particularly for light-skinned individuals with dark hair, but caution is needed for darker skin.
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December 2003 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” An 800nm diode laser safely and effectively reduces hair for about 8 months, with most patients satisfied and few side effects.
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July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
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August 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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September 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-level laser therapy improves hair growth and dermal papilla cell function.
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts combined may effectively promote hair growth.
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March 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
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December 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hyaluronic acid fillers and combination treatments significantly improve facial defects from autoimmune diseases and are well-tolerated.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Home-use lasers and IPL devices are unlikely to directly cause paradoxical hair growth; it may be linked to inflammation or hormonal issues.
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” Low-level laser therapy did not reduce licking or improve lesions in dogs with ALD but did increase hair growth.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” The erbium:YAG laser is a better, safer, and faster method for scalp surgery than the traditional method.
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November 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The long-pulse alexandrite laser is good for removing hair and treating skin problems like spots and veins.
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April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
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March 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
April 2024 in “Cognizance journal” The alexandrite laser effectively reduces unwanted hair by about 75%.