62 citations
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July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this review, the researchers highlight LED therapy as an emerging and safe treatment for skin inflammatory conditions, aging, and hair growth disorders, noting its integration into dermatological practice but emphasizing the need for more controlled studies to confirm its efficacy.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “Life” This review evaluates the potential benefits and mechanisms of blue light therapy for skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and acne, but highlights the need for further research on safety and clinical protocols.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This article explores the potential of photobiomodulation for coronary health, suggesting protective effects after heart attacks and in inaccessible ischemic heart conditions, but presents no new clinical results.
43 citations
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September 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that LED light irradiation induced proliferation and migration of human outer root sheath cells, potentially through the stimulation of the Wnt/β-catenin and ERK signaling pathways.
4 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that UVA blocker-containing sunscreens instantly reduced follicular fluorescence due to porphyrins in facial skin, with the effect lasting for a few hours, influenced by sunscreen amount and formulation.
March 2026 in “Dyes and Pigments” This study found that genipin-based pigments, accelerated by riboflavin and blue-light photocatalysis, achieved commercial-level hair dye results with enhanced gloss and excellent color retention while reducing cuticle disruption, offering a potentially safer and faster alternative to traditional hair coloration methods.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article describes the promoted benefits of Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops for weight management and metabolism, but it reports no new scientific results.
11 citations
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January 2023 in “Biophysics Reviews” This review discusses recent advancements in light-based bioelectronic devices for health monitoring and therapy, summarizing key technologies and highlighting challenges and opportunities without reporting new clinical results.
6 citations
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that polymorphous light eruption (PLE) may include a wide range of conditions, requiring careful differentiation from similar skin disorders such as benign summer light eruption.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” This study reports that melanocytes form a defined photoresponsive network in the skin that reads environmental light cycles and may influence the sleep-waking cycle similar to the pineal gland.
2 citations
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November 2004 in “Blood” In this study, researchers reported that the Pinkie mutation in mice, affecting RXRa activity, leads to skewed Th1 development and suggests RXRa's role in Th2 differentiation, impacting immune responses.
25 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” In this study, R-CSLM showed promise in evaluating hair shaft diseases by providing high-quality images of hair structures, although further development is necessary for follicle and perifollicular area analysis.
60 citations
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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.
Among participants in a 26-week trial, this study by REVIAN Inc. reported that their REVIAN RED dual wavelength LED light treatment for androgenetic alopecia was both safe and effective at the 16-week mark.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This tool was developed to enhance reproducibility and sensitivity in measuring partial hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, particularly those undergoing JAK inhibitor therapy, using scalp photographs.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of visualized experiments” This study describes a protocol for inducing endogenous reactive oxygen species in mouse skin, which stimulates tissue regeneration and promotes burn healing and hair follicle growth.
5 citations
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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.
6 citations
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March 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review explores the detrimental effects of sunlight on the skin’s circadian rhythm and photodamage, noting the potential of natural cosmeceuticals to influence this rhythm, but reports no new results.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This advertisement for Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops presents a supplement with natural ingredients claimed to boost metabolism and aid weight loss, but reports no clinical trial results.
This review discusses the advancements and applications of multiphoton microscopy in dermatology, including its role in imaging skin disease and drug transport, and reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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October 2009 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that tristimulus colorimetry is a sensitive and quantitative method for projecting hair growth rates in depilated mice, and it observed that 890 nm LED irradiation promotes hair regrowth.
January 2026 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” This review highlights that two-photon excitation microscopy is a valuable tool for visualizing live skin structures and immune responses at high resolution, though its clinical use is hindered by safety and cost issues.
25 citations
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October 2022 in “Ophthalmic Research” In this study, 650 nm low-level red light therapy may cause a short-term transient increase in retinal fovea perfusion density in children, with no lasting effects observed at 1 hour post-treatment.
69 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of biomedical optics” This study found that commercially available dyes penetrate up to 1.2 mm into human skin, with Indocyanine Green binding to cell proteins and showing a shift in absorption peak.
January 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This study found that the ThriveCo Anti-Dandruff Pre-Shampoo Treatment, containing ZenscalpinTM, significantly reduced dandruff by 54.79% after 8 days and improved scalp health, with most participants reporting reduced flaking, dryness, and itchiness, and no noted adverse events.
August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated various herbal combinations for hair coloring and found that a formulation of Henna and Indigo provided a natural reddish-brown color with better retention compared to marketed herbal hair dyes, without using synthetic agents that can cause allergic reactions.
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.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Bio-Design and Manufacturing” This study demonstrates that the newly developed portable reflectance confocal microscope (PRCM) offers real-time, noninvasive monitoring of wound healing processes by visualizing skin morphology in both mice and humans.
26 citations
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November 2019 in “Medical Science Monitor” This study found that photobiomodulation via LED light at 630 nm and 810 nm increased proliferation and mineralization in osteoblast-like cells, with comparable effects between the two wavelengths.