September 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” In this study, polarized light therapy increased hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata compared to those who received only minoxidil.
January 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone was the most effective treatment for achieving over 50% hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, especially those with single patches.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This study observed that excimer light therapy, intralesional triamcinolone, and topical 5% minoxidil all had differing levels of effectiveness in treating alopecia areata, with variable results noted among treatments.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and move by activating certain cell pathways.
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December 2016 in “International journal of biometeorology” In this study, bright light exposure during the daytime did not significantly affect clock gene expression in humans, although Rev-erb-ß expression appeared stronger under bright light compared to dim light.
June 2026 in “Ophthalmology and Therapy” This review concluded that near-infrared and red light photobiomodulation shows potential for certain ocular conditions like age-related macular degeneration and dry eye disease, but clinical evidence is still mixed and insufficient to establish it as a standard therapy.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This review discusses the potential of repeated low-level red-light therapy to inhibit myopia progression through metabolic effects, highlighting its molecular and cellular impact, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2013 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This review discusses the potential mechanisms and evidence supporting low-level laser therapy for stimulating hair growth in men and women, while noting its safety and effectiveness but needing further study on specific parameters.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews patient selection and treatment protocols for various light-based hair removal systems but presents no new clinical results.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This review highlights the potential of near-infrared light therapy to improve metabolic, antioxidant, and cognitive functions without adverse effects, and supports its use for visual and neurological conditions through molecular and cellular mechanisms, as reported in this source.
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February 2021 in “BMJ” This study found a strong dose-related increase in the risk of intracranial meningiomas associated with high doses of cyproterone acetate, with some reduction in risk after stopping the treatment.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that the Epilight multiple wavelength pulsed-intense light source was effective for long-lasting hair removal, particularly in individuals with dark hair and light skin.
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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that dexamethasone effectively suppressed DHEAS levels in women with elevated levels using much lower doses than previously thought, without significant adverse effects.
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December 2008 in “Dermatology” This study found that adding metformin to IPL therapy in women with PCOS significantly improved insulin sensitivity and reduced hirsutism compared to IPL therapy alone.
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June 2015 in “Toxicology and Industrial Health” This study found that low doses of bisphenol A may increase proliferation of the ventral prostate in adult rats by altering the estrogen to androgen ratio and gene expression.
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January 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a square pulse, low-fluence IPL device used at home significantly reduced terminal hair count by 87% six months post-treatment, with evidence of hair miniaturization similar to professional laser treatments.
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
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November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” This study found that using a wearable low-level light therapy device for photodynamic therapy significantly reduced actinic keratosis lesions and improved quality of life in patients with AK of the scalp.
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May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study observed that adding low-level light therapy with the GentleWaves® device to Minoxidil significantly boosted hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia by reducing scalp inflammation.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This pilot study found that among male androgenetic alopecia patients, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma led to higher patient satisfaction than 1.25 mg, though hair count improvements were not statistically significant.
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May 2018 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that low-fluence intense pulsed light promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice by inducing an earlier and prolonged anagen phase and activating the WNT/β-catenin pathway.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that low-dose oral minoxidil was more effective than topical minoxidil in increasing hair density and patient satisfaction among men with androgenetic alopecia, with fewer local side effects and better compliance reported over six months.
February 2026 in “Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy” In this study, male patients treated with 150 mCi of radioactive iodine showed no negative impact on fertility, but long-term studies with larger groups are needed to further assess hormonal effects and sperm health after this treatment.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.
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April 1997 in “Human reproduction” This study found that both a high dose of CPA and GnRHa are effective for treating hirsutism in hyperandrogenic women, but GnRHa with add-back therapy may lead to a longer remission period.
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March 2021 This study reviewed the literature on low-dose oral minoxidil as a primary treatment for various hair loss disorders, concluding that it is a successful and well-tolerated alternative to topical minoxidil for patients with poor adherence to other therapies.
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case series reports the experience of using oral minoxidil at 1.25 mg/day in 32 patients with male androgenetic alopecia, noting both therapeutic effects and potential adverse reactions.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Cells Tissues Organs” This study found that single high-dose irradiation in mice induced more severe acute skin injury and hair depigmentation, while fractional doses led to longer-term damage in the dermis and subcutis.
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January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine” This study found that phototoxic psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy with topical 8-MOP was effective in treating alopecia areata resistant to other treatments, improving hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
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January 2008 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study concluded that combining systemic cyclosporine A with low-dose corticosteroids effectively treats severe alopecia areata while maintaining safe cyclosporine A levels in the blood.