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Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) is recommended as a more inclusive term and shows potential benefits in various treatments.
![Low‐level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) for treatment of hair loss](/images/research/e0fb14dd-69eb-41d8-9538-10dc14295d1a/small/16227.jpg)
research Low‐level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) for treatment of hair loss
Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.
![The Science of Light Biostimulation and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)](/images/research/9c81b0c8-b877-4222-b59a-6e6ecbd559a8/small/18763.jpg)
research The Science of Light Biostimulation and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Low Level Laser Therapy can promote hair growth.
![Low Level Laser and Light Therapy](/images/research/7382d96c-0166-4f0e-a3a1-27e548f86510/small/26148.jpg)
research Low Level Laser and Light Therapy
Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
![The Nuts and Bolts of Low-level Laser (Light) Therapy](/images/research/13ba407e-1bd3-41c4-8e66-de065d5ebe60/small/26108.jpg)
research The Nuts and Bolts of Low-level Laser (Light) Therapy
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.
![Low-level laser/light therapy for androgenetic alopecia.](/images/research/57cdafed-6319-43f1-97fc-2835f1fd4ff6/small/3448.jpg)
research Low-level laser/light therapy for androgenetic alopecia.
Low-level laser or light devices could be a cheaper, side-effect free treatment for hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Regenerative Biotechnologies in Plastic Surgery: A Multicentric, Retrospective, Case-Series Study on the Use of Micro-Needling with Low-Level Light/Laser Therapy as a Hair Growth Boost in Patients Affected by Androgenetic Alopecia
![The growth of human scalp hair in females using visible red light laser and LED sources](/images/research/8e58c681-2675-4b2b-be84-3c88408eac9b/small/14308.jpg)
research The growth of human scalp hair in females using visible red light laser and LED sources
Red light therapy is safe and effectively increases hair growth in women with hair loss.
![Cardio-light: nitric oxide uncaged](/images/research/234c8215-6e9e-4176-baf5-855daa9a7016/small/13755.jpg)
research Cardio-light: nitric oxide uncaged
Low-level laser therapy using near-infrared light may help heart conditions and promote healing by releasing nitric oxide.
![Photobiomodulation or low‐level laser therapy](/images/research/636c9e26-b3f1-456e-bbb1-1654dbb330fc/small/34554.jpg)
research Photobiomodulation or low‐level laser therapy
Low-level laser therapy, now called photobiomodulation, is recognized for its broad medical applications and scientific backing.
![Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Wound Healing](/images/research/e6c18f45-dc1f-4bb7-a1d6-6d84dbf175bc/small/13574.jpg)
research Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Wound Healing
Low-Level Laser Therapy helps heal wounds and regenerate tissue when used correctly.
![A Novel, Hand-Held, and Low-Level Light Therapy Device for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Single-Arm, Prospective Clinical Study](/images/research/c5885d29-4199-4bd9-a69c-ffec21be8270/small/16620.jpg)
research A Novel, Hand-Held, and Low-Level Light Therapy Device for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Single-Arm, Prospective Clinical Study
A new hand-held light therapy device was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate acne.
![Chapter 14 Low-Level Laser Therapy and Stem Cells](/images/research/5d747c50-cbfc-487b-bbd3-7cec578ee548/small/16129.jpg)
research Chapter 14 Low-Level Laser Therapy and Stem Cells
Low-level laser therapy may help stem cells grow and function better, aiding in healing and tissue repair.
![A Critical Assessment of the Evidence for Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Hair Loss](/images/research/8a1804b2-57bb-4ea1-9600-c384491f639c/small/18308.jpg)
research A Critical Assessment of the Evidence for Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Hair Loss
The evidence for using Low-Level Laser Therapy for hair loss is limited and more thorough research is needed.
![Utilizing Electromagnetic Radiation for Hair Growth](/images/research/c4eea971-f18f-4ba2-80ff-b9a2591b6b6f/small/16213.jpg)
research Utilizing Electromagnetic Radiation for Hair Growth
Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
![Lasers, lights, and leds](/images/research/233b5fae-b32d-4a5d-b726-e550a4cbe578/small/25889.jpg)
research Lasers, lights, and leds
Low-level laser/light therapy is effective and safe for mild to moderate hair loss in men and women when combined with other treatments.
![Mechanisms of repigmentation induced by photobiomodulation therapy in vitiligo](/images/research/e392670e-9f1c-4e15-a4d7-59530e22338b/small/33923.jpg)
research Mechanisms of repigmentation induced by photobiomodulation therapy in vitiligo
Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.
![Photobiomodulation in Dermatology: Harnessing Light from Visible to Near Infrared](/images/research/6e20861a-b50d-46f2-bb38-7949de2e6cf1/small/18062.jpg)
research Photobiomodulation in Dermatology: Harnessing Light from Visible to Near Infrared
Low-intensity light therapy is effective for skin healing, reducing inflammation, and treating various skin conditions.
![The application of optical technology in the diagnosis and therapy of oxidative stress-mediated hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury](/images/research/8d968d68-5c7e-410b-bf44-16794c35ffed/small/20656.jpg)
research The application of optical technology in the diagnosis and therapy of oxidative stress-mediated hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury
Optical imaging and light therapy show promise for diagnosing and treating liver injury caused by surgery.
![A review of monochromatic light devices for the treatment of alopecia areata](/images/research/4b5efaae-5576-4685-9605-3faf3b99c2d2/small/18076.jpg)
research A review of monochromatic light devices for the treatment of alopecia areata
Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
![The effectiveness of treatments for androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis](/images/research/08482596-9ae3-460f-a65b-c2f5c78d8ab1/small/4080.jpg)
research The effectiveness of treatments for androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.
![Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia](/images/research/88e709bb-46ad-47ed-8d2a-3889b9c03e4e/small/12085.jpg)
research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
![Drug discovery for alopecia: gone today, hair tomorrow](/images/research/7e4bda3e-56f8-48a2-989b-41805c4beb6b/small/3558.jpg)
research Drug discovery for alopecia: gone today, hair tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
![Laser Hair Reduction and Removal](/images/research/c2bd252e-d7bc-4cb9-9ea1-b56a83133b40/small/16292.jpg)
research Laser Hair Reduction and Removal
Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
![The effects of narrowbands of visible light upon some skin disorders: a review](/images/research/0ccf8071-f9af-442d-a886-1464bcd36611/small/14020.jpg)
research The effects of narrowbands of visible light upon some skin disorders: a review
Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
![Hair Growth Promoting Effects of 650 nm Red Light Stimulation on Human Hair Follicles and Study of Its Mechanisms via RNA Sequencing Transcriptome Analysis](/images/research/8f5350a5-ae4c-497f-a0eb-02049a267190/small/17320.jpg)
research Hair Growth Promoting Effects of 650 nm Red Light Stimulation on Human Hair Follicles and Study of Its Mechanisms via RNA Sequencing Transcriptome Analysis
650 nm red light helps hair grow and prevents hair loss by affecting certain genes and biological processes.
![LLLT Part 3: Critically Assessing Recent Published LLLT Device Trials: Limitations, Recommendations, and Conclusions](/images/research/4ad93975-5227-4cef-8485-cca053fe21fc/small/23066.jpg)
research LLLT Part 3: Critically Assessing Recent Published LLLT Device Trials: Limitations, Recommendations, and Conclusions
The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
![American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery - 2018 Late-Breaking Abstracts](/images/research/1d13fa9f-10a0-4cc6-aac8-36f7fb5ee286/small/13764.jpg)
research American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery - 2018 Late-Breaking Abstracts
New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
![Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Medical therapy for hair loss: what we know and what we need to find out](/images/research/2e0c7ec7-060e-47bf-8184-fc4697c247de/small/16235.jpg)
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Medical therapy for hair loss: what we know and what we need to find out
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.