3 citations
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July 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews the causes and treatments of hirsutism, emphasizing the importance of considering ethnic and cultural norms when interpreting grading systems, and reports no new original findings.
April 2026 in “Nowotwory Journal of Oncology” This review provides a clinical guide for safely using dermo-aesthetic treatments to improve the quality of life for oncology patients dealing with treatment-related side effects, emphasizing the importance of consulting with an oncologist before undergoing such procedures.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that temporary or permanent leukotrichia may occur after intense pulsed light therapy for hair removal, likely due to differing thermal effects on melanocytes and hair follicle cells.
20 citations
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures for men and highlights the importance of considering sex-specific factors for optimal treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Trends in Urology and Men's Health” This article discusses cosmetic surgeries offered to men in the UK and highlights potential risks but reports no new findings.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study found that topical eflornithine effectively reduces facial hair growth in women with hirsutism, showing improved outcomes when used alone or with laser and IPL therapies.
14 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This article provides an overview of treatment options for hirsutism, summarizing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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February 1999 in “The BMJ” This review discusses various aspects of cosmetic surgery, including the importance of professional empathy, the influence of operator skill, and the utility of technological advancements, but it does not present new clinical results.
98 citations
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses evidence-based guidance for managing primary cicatricial alopecias but reports no new clinical results, highlighting significant gaps in knowledge and the need for more quality trials.
6 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Surgical Research” In this study, constitutive expression of Del1 in mice did not affect wound healing but was associated with increased hair growth following anagen induction.
56 citations
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June 2015 in “Nature Protocols” This protocol describes using two-photon laser-scanning microscopy to study hair regeneration in live mice, offering detailed imaging capabilities for observing hair follicle stem cell behavior and manipulating cellular populations.
85 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the use of light-based technologies for hair removal, detailing different laser systems and treatment protocols, but reports no new clinical results.
40 citations
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February 2012 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses cases and research on paradoxical hair growth after laser hair removal and explores laser and light therapies for treating alopecia, but reports no new results.
16 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This article reviews the use of laser and light-based devices for hair removal, highlighting their effectiveness in significantly reducing hair growth in individuals with fair skin and dark hair, and suggests that photoepilation offers advantages over traditional hair removal methods.
2 citations
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January 2000 Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective for people with darker skin tones.
December 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Laser hair removal is generally effective, with results varying by laser type and patient.
85 citations
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June 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the long-pulsed alexandrite laser effectively reduced hair growth with varying efficacy depending on the pulse duration, anatomic location, and number of treatments, without causing permanent adverse effects in skin types I–III.
115 citations
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” 1 citations
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February 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that laser hair removal results in females were not influenced by hormonal fluctuations during different menstrual cycle phases, although pain tolerance was slightly lower during menstruation without reaching statistical significance.
47 citations
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November 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” In this observational study, the effectiveness of a diode laser was evaluated for treating pseudofolliculitis barbae at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Massey Research Online (Massey University)” This study found that enzyme depilation of lambskins can cause damage due to the removal of collagen VI, suggesting the need for a protease that avoids this interaction for successful application.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study's review of existing research found insufficient data to determine the impact of skin type on the effectiveness of low-light laser therapy for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, with a notable lack of data on darker skin types.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this systematic review, researchers reported that various types of laser therapy effectively treat hidradenitis suppurativa at different severity stages, with each laser offering specific benefits such as lesion removal, inflammation reduction, and improved quality of life.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” This study reported that laser hair removal for hairlines can lead to unsatisfactory, unnatural appearances in some patients, with hair transplantation successfully improving the aesthetic outcome for those affected.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study highlights promising advancements in non-invasive techniques for treating hair-related conditions, emphasizing the importance of customizing treatments based on individual needs.
19 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the researchers found that the picosecond pulsed alexandrite laser (PSAL) may be as effective and safe as the Q-switched alexandrite laser (QSAL) for treating freckles in Chinese patients.
3 citations
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March 2013 in “QScience Connect” This study found that low power He:Ne laser and methylene blue successfully damaged hair follicles in mice while preserving the epidermis, suggesting a potential for improved long-term hair removal options.
502 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses hirsutism management guidelines, recommending androgen testing only for women with abnormal hirsutism scores and advocating for combined therapy approaches depending on severity and underlying conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.