February 2022 in “Veterinary record case reports” Light therapy successfully treated a dog's hair growth problem without side effects.
February 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Home-based laser devices are effective for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and stimulating hair growth, but more research is needed on their safety and long-term effects.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that hair loss in women is caused by a mix of hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors, and treatments should target these various causes.
May 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” Low-power lasers can prevent hair death and increase hair growth in wounds caused by freezing in rats.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Hair loss in women can be treated with hormone therapy.
Low level laser or LED therapy combined with infiltrations may help hair growth.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low-level laser/light therapy is effective and safe for mild to moderate hair loss in men and women when combined with other treatments.
May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial discusses the effectiveness and safety of various laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low level laser therapy may help with hair loss.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” The document recommends personalized, culturally sensitive treatments to rejuvenate the aging Asian face, focusing on natural results and specific techniques for skin, hair, and facial features.
17 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New techniques improve hair restoration success.
August 2024 in “Dermatological Reviews” New technologies are improving the diagnosis and treatment of hair and nail disorders.
20 citations,
January 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
April 2016 in “Medical Acupuncture” The document concludes that hair loss in women is treated with medications, therapies, and surgery in Western medicine, and with acupuncture and herbs in Chinese medicine, but hereditary hair loss is hard to reverse.
14 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Men are increasingly seeking quick-result cosmetic treatments for their thicker, oilier skin and hair loss issues.
14 citations,
October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
June 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” New treatments improve hair loss solutions for different age groups and genders.
April 2022 in “Medicina estética” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Combination therapies are more effective for treating androgenetic alopecia than single treatments.
2 citations,
August 2014 in “PubMed” Low-level laser or light devices could be a cheaper, side-effect free treatment for hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
14 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma might be a new way to treat lichen planopilaris.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that treatments for hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse individuals include topical solutions, oral medications, laser therapy, and hair restoration procedures, with progress assessed after 6-12 months.
15 citations,
May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
4 citations,
November 2015 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are effective for hair growth, while new treatments like laser therapy and PRP show promise with few side effects.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
December 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-level light therapy significantly increased hair density and thickness in people with hair loss, but they didn't notice a difference.
August 2024 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” Combining light therapy with certain substances improves hair growth in people with hair loss.