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February 2025 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” This study found that 830 nm LED light effectively treated post-inflammatory erythema and hyperpigmentation, while both 830 nm and 590 nm LEDs prevented post-inflammatory erythema.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” The study discusses using red light therapy for hair regrowth, noting red light alone may aid non-inflammatory hair loss, while infrared-red light combination is necessary for conditions like alopecia areata.
December 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This study reports that LED phototherapy is gaining popularity as a safe and effective non-invasive method for treating various skin conditions, enhancing skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and inflammation modulation, and is increasingly integrated into clinical protocols for conditions like acne vulgaris and signs of aging.
November 2025 in “Revista Multidisciplinar do Nordeste Mineiro” This study's review of existing literature suggests potential benefits of red LED photobiomodulation for treating telogen effluvium, but highlights a lack of standardized parameters and calls for further controlled trials.
August 2025 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” This review found that LED therapy, using light in specific wavelengths, may offer effective, non-invasive treatment options for various skin conditions, including acne, melasma, photoaging, and wound healing.
October 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, low-level laser/LED therapy significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo over 4 to 26 weeks; however, the efficacy for other alopecia types remains unclear, requiring further research.
October 2024 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” In this study, participants with androgenetic alopecia who used an LED helmet emitting red and green light experienced significant improvements in hair growth measures, with red light showing superior results in increasing hair diameter and reducing vellus hair density over 6 months.
January 2024 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” This study observed that LED therapy improved hair regrowth and reduced hair loss in patients with post-COVID telogen effluvium, with or without androgenetic alopecia, compared to those who did not receive LED treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that using a home-use LED mask with specific wavelengths improved signs of skin aging in both ex-vivo and clinical settings.
April 2020 in “The Aesthetics” This article discusses the applications and proposed benefits of LED low level light therapy for various conditions like acne, wound healing, and pain relief, but provides no new clinical results.
January 2015 in “Dermatology Review” This study found that LED light therapy may stimulate skin regeneration and wound healing, with various wavelengths affecting fibroblast proliferation, collagen synthesis, and hair growth in experimental settings.
Low level laser or LED therapy combined with infiltrations may help hair growth.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study explored the effects of a new narrow-band red LED light on hair growth in mice, showing potential benefits compared to existing laser therapies.
January 2026 in “Journal of Hard Tissue Biology” This study found that red LED photobiomodulation significantly enhanced both the metabolic activity and proliferation of human placenta-derived pericytes, alongside increased expression of angiogenic markers, suggesting a potential non-invasive approach to aid tissue repair and vascular regeneration.
May 2025 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” In this study, researchers observed that blue LED irradiation enhanced cosmetic permeation, increased diameter, and improved resistance of hair fiber in Caucasian and Asian ethnic groups, whereas African hair showed less change.
August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that exposure to red LED light may improve fibre quality and hair follicle development in Angora rabbits, potentially due to increased melatonin secretion.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that micro-needling with Low-Level LED Therapy and Growth Factors may improve hair density in mild-to-moderate hair loss and telogen effluvium related to COVID-19, based on preliminary observations.
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November 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review covers red light Transcranial LED therapy for hippocampal memory impairment in aging and Alzheimer's but reports no clinical results, highlighting a need for further research into its mechanisms and effects.
December 2024 in “Genome Biology and Evolution” This study found that the Florida worm lizard has lost certain genes associated with claw development, which are present in other lizard species with claws, suggesting a link between the evolution of their limbless body and the loss of claw-related genes.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bimekizumab quickly improves psoriasis symptoms and skin at the molecular level.
September 2022 in “Applied sciences” This study found that adding microneedling with low-level LED therapy and growth factors to Finasteride® treatment led to significant hair regrowth and increased hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Oncology” This review found that adding immune checkpoint inhibitors to cancer treatment regimens likely increases the incidence of specific drug-related skin toxicities in adult Asian patients, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and management strategies.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a Japanese woman with both atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata showed improvement in both conditions following treatment with nemolizumab.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, the implementation of a nurse-led clinic effectively reduced waiting times for a tertiary hair and nails clinic, maintained manageable wait periods for 18 months, and provided satisfactory clinical and psychological support for patients with alopecia areata.
June 2013 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This article highlights the crucial role of lupus specialist nurses in supporting patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by providing advice, education, and facilitating self-management to improve outcomes, without reporting new clinical findings.
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August 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair growth in women with androgenic alopecia, achieving a 37% greater increase in hair counts compared to placebo.
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September 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that LED light irradiation induced proliferation and migration of human outer root sheath cells, potentially through the stimulation of the Wnt/β-catenin and ERK signaling pathways.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” This article updates Japanese guidelines for diagnosing and treating male and female-pattern hair loss, recommending specific drugs and therapies while advising against certain treatments for female-pattern hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that LED light may promote the proliferation of human dermal papilla cells through the activation of specific signaling pathways.
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the modest efficacy of home-use laser and light devices for conditions like hair removal and acne, noting limited evidence and a lack of robust trials.