This study observed increased proliferation and certain gene expressions in dermal papilla cells exposed to an 808 nm laser diode array at doses above 0.5 J/cm².
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May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, ultraviolet light did not significantly enhance or worsen hair growth induced by topical minoxidil in men with male pattern baldness.
July 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, pediatric hair and scalp disorders were effectively diagnosed using trichoscopic and light microscopic examinations, demonstrating high agreement with clinical diagnoses and emphasizing their utility as reliable, non-invasive diagnostic tools in a hospital-based setting.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that exposing human hair keratins to heat or UV treatments led to modifications in cysteine residues, disrupting crucial disulphide bonds and potentially reducing the structural integrity of hair similar to prolonged styling or sunlight exposure.
This study found that a hair tonic formulation containing 1.5% light fraction patchouli oil demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia globosa and promoted hair growth in rabbits, suggesting potential benefits for hair care despite the need for human clinical trials to confirm safety and effectiveness.
September 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that both red and green LED therapies combined with a microneedling patch significantly improved hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients over 24 weeks, with no serious side effects and similar efficacy between the two light wavelengths.
February 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” Light can be used to stimulate ear hair cells, improving speed and consistency over previous methods.
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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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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article reviews the principles and practical considerations of laser and light-based hair removal techniques, but it does not report 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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April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that blue light at a wavelength of 453 nm promoted hair growth ex vivo, potentially through interacting with OPN3 receptors in human hair follicles.
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June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that light stimulation of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells in the eyes can activate hair follicle stem cells through a neural circuit involving the sympathetic nervous system.
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December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article discusses the use of lasers and light sources for hair removal and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the significance of selecting the appropriate laser system and treatment protocol for effective and safe outcomes.
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June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that non-coherent intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment significantly reduced hair growth by about 80% in patients with skin type III-V without causing side effects.
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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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January 2021 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that 650-nm red light treatment promoted hair follicle proliferation and delayed the transition from anagen to catagen in ex vivo hair follicles from androgenetic alopecia patients, with RNA-seq analysis suggesting involvement of biological processes like metabolism and leukocyte migration.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” In this article, researchers explored how blue light exposure affects the scalp and hair follicles, highlighting oxidative stress and hair growth disruptions, while emphasizing the importance of protective strategies like antioxidants and limiting light exposure.
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.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that using a commercially available IPL home-use device led to significant hair reduction and demonstrated long-term efficacy in maintaining hair reduction one year after treatment.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that low-dose blue light (453nm) may positively affect hair growth by interacting with the receptors CRY1 and OPN3 in hair follicle cells.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, low-dose 453 nm blue light appeared to enhance hair growth by interacting with specific photoreceptors in the outer root sheath cells.
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.
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June 2021 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this study, blue light therapy at a specific wavelength increased hair density and shaft width in 90% of patients with androgenetic alopecia after 10 weeks.
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October 2021 in “Applied materials today” This study demonstrated that a new technology combining microneedle patches, stem cell exosomes, and light therapy effectively promoted hair regrowth in animal models within 7 days compared to conventional treatments.
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February 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that 655-nm red light with LED enhanced hair shaft elongation and reduced catagen transition in human hair follicles in vitro by activating the Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway.
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that diode laser reduced axillary hair more effectively but with greater pain than intense pulsed light, with both methods producing lasting and safe results.
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June 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that intense pulsed light treatment primarily targets pigmented structures in hair follicles and may damage dermal papilla cells at high energy levels, but stem cells are mostly spared.
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September 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that using LED polarized magnification in hair transplant recipient sites can reduce eye strain and improve ease of site creation, but offers no graft placement advantage over traditional methods.
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using polarized magnification during hair transplant procedures may ease recipient site creation and reduce transection of existing hair follicles, potentially maximizing hair density.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” This study found that near-infrared LED therapy enhanced ATP synthesis, reduced reactive oxygen species, and promoted collagen production and hair growth more effectively than white LEDs in human skin cells and a photoaging mouse model.