January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” In this hospital-based study, researchers found that serum ferritin levels were significantly lower in individuals with acne compared to healthy controls, suggesting a possible link between iron deficiency and acne pathogenesis.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study of female patients with chronic telogen effluvium, 86% had low serum ferritin levels despite only 32% having anemia, suggesting a potential link between low iron stores and this type of hair loss.
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.
September 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that bi-weekly 1550nm low-level laser therapy significantly improved hair loss conditions and scalp health in participants, suggesting its potential as an effective non-invasive treatment option.
August 2024 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This study assessed the use of a levered nail trimmer, finding that it may improve ease of nail trimming, enhance personal comfort, and potentially benefit general health and wellness, including reduced injury risk for bald individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
July 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia and PCOS who have type D personality reported higher stress levels and used dysfunctional coping strategies more frequently.
July 2024 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” This study highlights examples of successful hair growth using combined laser therapy and autologous exosome therapy, suggesting a synergistic effect that may enhance beauty treatments and other therapeutic applications.
This study found that pregnant women experiencing hair loss in the first and second trimesters had significantly lower levels of vitamin D3 and ferritin compared to those not experiencing hair loss, with these levels explained by typical pregnancy physiology.
June 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This review discusses the benefits and applications of low level laser therapy in cosmetic dermatology, particularly for skin conditions and pigmentation disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2024 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” This study found that low-level light therapy was as effective as 5% minoxidil for increasing hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months.
April 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” This clinical trial found that combining 678 nm helmet-type low-level laser therapy with topical minoxidil 5% significantly increased hair density and patient satisfaction in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to using minoxidil alone. Both treatments were well tolerated.
This study conducted a comparative analysis of platelet rich plasma and low level laser therapy for androgenetic alopecia but does not present new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” The study found that combining a 655nm low-level laser helmet with 2% minoxidil resulted in better improvement in hair diameter and intermediate hair enlargement at the midscalp among Chinese women with FPHL.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that A-FABP serum levels were significantly higher in male patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to controls, and the authors concluded that A-FABP could serve as a biomarker for early detection of this condition.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Physics and Applications” This review discusses the therapeutic effects of soft laser therapy on humans and animals, highlighting increased ATP and reactive oxygen species production in cells with high mitochondrial activity.
December 2023 in “Aggregate” In this review, it is discussed how mesenchymal stem cell aggregation plays a crucial role in organ development and has potential applications in organ regeneration through tissue engineering.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers found that young men with androgenic alopecia exhibited significantly higher mRNA levels of 5α-reductase isozymes and changes in prostate cancer-related genes, which could explain varying responses to treatment and guide future therapies.
December 2023 in “Trials” In this randomized controlled trial involving breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, this study investigated the efficacy of low-level light therapy for preventing hair loss, measuring outcomes like hair count and patient quality of life, but the abstract does not report specific results.
November 2023 in “Journal of medical and health studies” In this study, combining low-level laser therapy with microneedling showed statistically significant improvement in hair growth for three adult patients with androgenetic alopecia over three months, suggesting it may be a promising management approach.
May 2023 in “Bali Medical Journal” This study found a very strong positive correlation between sebum levels and the severity of androgenetic alopecia in men.
February 2023 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” This study found that serum survivin levels were significantly lower in alopecia areata patients, correlating with disease severity and progression, suggesting it could play a role in the condition's pathogenesis.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study evaluated a novel hand-held low-level light therapy device for treating mild-to-moderate acne, finding it significantly reduced inflammatory lesions and moderate acne severity without severe adverse reactions, while also reducing Cutibacterium acnes viability in vitro.
December 2022 in “Medical lasers” This study reviews the mechanism and potential treatment roles of low-level laser therapy for immune-mediated skin diseases, reporting no new clinical results.
December 2022 in “Cureus” This study found that lower serum ferritin levels are associated with an increased risk of non-scarring alopecia in non-menopausal women, indicating that assessing iron stores is important for managing this condition.
October 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” This study found that low-level laser therapy combined with NB-UVB therapy led to improvement in re-pigmentation for many stable vitiligo patients, with minimal and transient side effects.
October 2022 in “European heart journal” In this study, stress levels measured through hair cortisol concentration gradually increased in the days before an acute myocardial infarction, peaking 15 days before the episode in male patients.
October 2022 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This article discusses the role of Dickkopf-1 as a Wnt antagonist affecting hair follicle signaling but does not report new findings on cicatricial or non-cicatricial alopecia.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this animal study, methanolic extract of *Cordia plathytyrsa* increased testosterone synthesis in male rats but had limited effects on metabolic parameters, while *Piptadeniastrum africanum* raised triglycerides and both extracts did not cause oxidative stress.
July 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study found that methanolic extract of Cordia plathytyrsa increased testosterone levels in male rats but did not affect other evaluated metabolic parameters.