90 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Low-level laser therapy might help hair growth, but more research is needed.
68 citations,
January 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Microdermabrasion combined with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is a safe and effective way to treat stubborn melasma.
66 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
66 citations,
October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics” Excision and laser techniques can effectively treat acne keloidalis nuchae.
57 citations,
June 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Laser hair removal was a significant new method for getting rid of unwanted hair in 1999.
46 citations,
December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Laser and light treatments offer quick, long-lasting hair removal for large areas.
39 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Pneumatic Skin Flattening (PSF) significantly reduces pain during laser and IPL hair removal.
27 citations,
December 2001 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Different hair removal methods have pros and cons, and more evidence is needed to prove laser treatments work.
25 citations,
June 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling helps increase the absorption of a melanin product into hair follicles, which may improve laser hair removal effectiveness.
25 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser and light treatments can effectively remove hair long-term.
24 citations,
January 2010 in “Annales d'endocrinologie” For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
23 citations,
September 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
23 citations,
December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Permanent hair removal is hard, but using longer laser pulses at lower power might improve results.
19 citations,
November 2010 in “PubMed” New genetic insights have improved understanding of hair loss, leading to a new test and treatments, but more research is needed on the test and laser comb effectiveness.
19 citations,
March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
19 citations,
May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
19 citations,
July 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” Laser hair removal is safe and effective for fair-skinned people with dark hair, and using eflornithine with laser treatments can improve results.
19 citations,
January 1999 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” Laser hair removal is a promising method for long-term or permanent hair removal.
15 citations,
January 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Topical minoxidil improves female pattern hair loss, finasteride not effective, laser devices show mixed results.
15 citations,
July 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Laser Doppler velocimetry is a valuable noninvasive tool for skin blood flow research in dermatology.
11 citations,
October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Men need tailored laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
10 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Photobiomodulation helps hair growth safely in men and women, with laser devices working better than LED ones.
6 citations,
October 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy using near-infrared light may help heart conditions and promote healing by releasing nitric oxide.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PEODDN is a rare skin disorder with limited treatment options, best treated with laser therapy.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.
4 citations,
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
4 citations,
July 2010 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A man developed a rare cancer on his scalp after a hair transplant possibly due to sun damage, laser effects, and inflammation.
3 citations,
July 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “Health Technology Assessment” Laser treatment and deroofing are effective options for hidradenitis suppurativa.
Laser hair removal works well for light skin with dark hair but needs caution for darker skin.