April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
January 2017 in “Deleted Journal” Hair transplantation surgery now offers natural, lasting, and safe results.
17 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers developed a nanomedicine for acne treatment that delivers medication with less irritation and is non-irritating for oily skin.
December 2024 in “Dermatological Reviews” New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, are effective, and future research is exploring advanced therapies.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” Lasers and light therapies are effective in promoting hair regrowth for different types of hair loss.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
April 2020 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” New eyebrow transplant method from Taiwan gives good results without lasers or tattoos.
March 2017 in “Drug delivery letters” Dr. Jia-You Fang is a highly experienced researcher in drug delivery and related fields, with numerous publications and international collaborations.
Low-level light therapy may reduce hair loss and improve hair quality but it's unclear who benefits most.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Light therapy is effective and safe for treating skin color disorders like vitiligo and dark spots.
28 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Bone-forming cells grow well in 3D polymer scaffolds with 35 µm pores.
23 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Red LED light helps mouse hair grow by increasing growth factors from skin cells.
11 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.
10 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of biophotonics” Hair follicles help substances penetrate the skin faster and more effectively.
April 2018 in “International journal of nanotechnology and nanomedicine” Low-level laser therapy effectively reduces the size of pressure ulcers compared to placebo.
February 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Clinics using lasers should have trained laser safety supervisors to reduce accidents and possibly lower insurance costs.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.
Low-level laser therapy combined with Neoptide improved hair regrowth better than either treatment alone in rats.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
68 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser/light treatments for hair loss are popular but lack scientific data proving effectiveness.
50 citations,
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.
47 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.
44 citations,
July 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.
26 citations,
May 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment helped regrow hair in mice by activating a key growth pathway.
22 citations,
September 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy seems to help dogs with noninflammatory alopecia grow hair back.
20 citations,
April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
19 citations,
August 2007 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.
17 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The QR 678 hair growth treatment was safe and effective for hair regrowth in men and women.
14 citations,
March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is safe and effective for long-term hair reduction in darker skin types.