10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
9 citations
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September 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Phototherapy can help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
2 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Red and infrared light therapy improves hair growth in balding patients.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Phototherapy with red and blue light can effectively treat hair loss.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Phototherapy helps some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair, especially those with hair at treatment start and less severe forms of the condition.
July 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Phototherapy can improve various types of hair loss with minimal side effects, but more research is needed to optimize treatment.
160 citations
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January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
7 citations
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August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement” Retinoids and narrowband UVB phototherapy are effective for treating psoriasis and can reduce treatment time when used together.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
NB-UVB phototherapy is an effective and safe treatment for vitiligo, especially on hands and feet, and can be improved with tacrolimus.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” 308 excimer phototherapy is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss from Alopecia Areata.
January 2019 in “Journal of clinical and cosmetic dermatology” 1 citations
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January 2008 in “Laser therapy” Endré Mester is highly regarded as the 'Godfather' of phototherapy.
May 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic caused a drop in phototherapy for skin conditions, with only 40% of vitiligo and psoriasis patients returning after a hospital closure in Taiwan.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
2 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to diagnose hair loss without shaving.
January 2015 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Phototherapy is effective in treating vitiligo.
3 citations
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August 2017 in “Dermatologic therapy” UVA-1 phototherapy might help treat alopecia areata.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early treatment is key for permanent hair loss disorders, with options ranging from medications and phototherapy to immunomodulators and antibiotics, depending on severity and type.
May 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Psoriasis increases annual healthcare costs by $4,044 per patient, with biologic treatments costing significantly more than phototherapy.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
2 citations
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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Near-infrared laser therapy with Indocyanine Green dye improves acne by reducing inflammation without side effects.
29 citations
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March 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.
281 citations
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January 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.
108 citations
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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.
84 citations
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.