17 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Laser-assisted drug delivery has shown improved treatment outcomes for skin conditions and has potential to reduce side effects and treatment time.
15 citations,
May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
14 citations,
May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-level laser therapy safely and effectively improves hair growth and coverage for male and female pattern hair loss.
10 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of biophotonics” Hair follicles help substances penetrate the skin faster and more effectively.
9 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Fractional laser treatment helped hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
9 citations,
March 2005 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The long-pulse alexandrite laser effectively removes hair permanently.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” At-home laser and light devices can safely reduce acne and hair growth when used correctly but are less effective than professional treatments.
2 citations,
March 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The conference reported improvements in muscle volume, skin cancer diagnosis, facial and vaginal rejuvenation, and hair growth using various laser treatments.
July 2023 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Red laser therapy helped regrow hair in an alopecia areata patient within 21 days.
December 2022 in “Medical lasers” Low-level laser therapy may help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata but its effectiveness for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis needs more research.
September 2012 in “Medicina estética/Medicina estética” More research is needed to confirm if laser therapy effectively treats hair loss.
Low Level Laser Therapy may improve noise-induced hearing loss.
79 citations,
September 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
26 citations,
April 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” In vivo confocal scanning laser microscopy is an effective, non-invasive way to study and measure new hair growth after skin injury in mice.
4 citations,
September 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” The combination therapy improved skin pigmentation.
1 citations,
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.
April 2024 in “Cognizance journal” The alexandrite laser effectively reduces unwanted hair by about 75%.
May 2023 in “Current Applied Science and Technology” Higher power CO2 laser causes more severe skin burns and damage.
June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
45 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy helps male and female hair loss alone or with other treatments.
21 citations,
January 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy significantly increases hair density in adults with hair loss, with low-frequency treatment being more effective.
19 citations,
January 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” The Nd:YAG laser safely reduces facial hair and slows regrowth, with patient satisfaction.
15 citations,
July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The erbium-glass laser effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
13 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Low-Level Laser Therapy helps heal wounds and regenerate tissue when used correctly.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Curēus” Using a laser to remove hair in the urethra after hypospadias repair is effective and minimally invasive.
1 citations,
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.
December 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” LLLT increases hair density and growth in AGA patients.