15 citations,
May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
8 citations,
October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
6 citations,
November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” Low-level laser therapy did not reduce licking or improve lesions in dogs with ALD but did increase hair growth.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
4 citations,
February 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-Level Light Therapy is effective for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair growth, with mild side effects.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Low-Level Laser Therapy helps heal wounds and regenerate tissue when used correctly.
January 2020 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” A dog's chronic bite wound healed successfully using a mix of herbal gel, low power laser, and ozone therapy.
Low-level laser therapy may help stem cells grow and function better, aiding in healing and tissue repair.
Low-level laser therapy combined with Neoptide improved hair regrowth better than either treatment alone in rats.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Nuclear Technologyin Applied Science (JNTAS) (Print)” Low-level laser therapy speeds up skin healing and stimulates hair follicles in mice after radiation exposure.
22 citations,
January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.
12 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
December 2023 in “Trials” The trial is testing if a helmet that uses light can prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
18 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Non-ablative fractional laser treatments have a low risk of side effects in Asian patients.
44 citations,
July 2015 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Fractional laser resurfacing is effective and safe for skin treatment, with benefits like less downtime and a low risk of adverse events.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Medical research archives” Low-intensity light therapy is effective for skin healing, reducing inflammation, and treating various skin conditions.
28 citations,
December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
17 citations,
August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Low-level laser therapy is the most supported treatment for hair loss, but other methods show promise.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
112 citations,
July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ruby laser pulses best destroy hair follicles during the growth phase and effectiveness varies with laser intensity; melanin is key for targeting, and timing treatments can improve results.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
1 citations,
November 2015 in “Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry” The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
108 citations,
December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
41 citations,
March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.