60 citations
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December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review concluded that FDA-cleared low-level laser therapy devices are safe and effective for patients with male and female pattern hair loss who do not respond to or tolerate standard treatments.
21 citations
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January 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review found that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair density in adults with androgenic alopecia compared to sham treatments, with greater effects observed at lower treatment frequencies.
15 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This abstract discusses advancements in hair transplantation technology, highlighting the role of robotics and follicular unit extraction/grafting in achieving excellent clinical outcomes, with adjuvant treatments like platelet-rich plasma, lasers, and stem cells potentially improving the durability and appearance of results.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses novel treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including therapies like platelet-rich plasma and adipose-derived stem cells, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review suggests that dermatological cosmetic procedures can be safely performed on dark-complexioned skin with appropriate treatment adjustments, highlighting the need for careful consideration to prevent adverse effects.
June 2023 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Home photobiomodulation therapy can improve life quality and mobility for disabled individuals.
30 citations
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September 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review outlines how dermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy by up to 30% compared to unaided visual inspection and explores its potential as a research tool without presenting new research findings.
January 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses various methods of light-based hair removal and reports no new clinical results, highlighting advances in laser and intense pulsed light technologies used for targeting hair pigmentation.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review found that while treating keratosis pilaris is challenging, current therapies can lead to significant improvement, particularly when tailored to the individual's specific disease phenotype and concerns.
74 citations
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March 2001 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review summarizes the cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus, noting both non-specific and disease-specific lesions, and highlights the role of skin biopsies and treatments available for cutaneous LE.
4 citations
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
March 2020 in “Journal of Laser Applications” This meta-analysis reported that photobiomodulation therapy may improve hair density and stimulate hair growth in patients with androgenic alopecia compared to sham treatments, but larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
160 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of biophotonics” This review discusses the evolution and potential of photobiomodulation therapy, highlighting its transition from skepticism to recognition in medical research; it reports no new experimental findings.
247 citations
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article outlines the rationale, design, major findings, and updated objectives of the ongoing Rotterdam Study, without presenting new research data.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” This study used ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography to observe hair shaft structures, finding melanin granules absent only in white hair, which may explain color differences between black and white hair.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This review examines the use of dermoscopy for diagnosing common hair disorders and highlights its importance, but it does not report new clinical results.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
October 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” This review examines the therapeutic effects of photobiomodulation on severe medical illnesses but reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes its potential in neurology, pulmonology, inflammation, dermatology, wound healing, and oncology.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that IL-9 influences the behavior of human primary keratinocytes by promoting motility while reducing invasion potential through a novel mechanism independent of matrix-metalloproteinases.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
November 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This conference proceeding abstract provides no new research results, focusing only on event details from the British Association of Dermatology's Forty-Sixth Annual Meeting held in Oxford in 1966.
March 2023 in “International journal of integrated medical research” This article discusses keratosis pilaris, a common skin condition often considered a normal variant, and reviews its associations, progression, and available treatments without reporting new clinical results.
June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses hair and nail research contributions in dermatology but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This study reports that LED phototherapy is gaining popularity as a safe and effective non-invasive method for treating various skin conditions, enhancing skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and inflammation modulation, and is increasingly integrated into clinical protocols for conditions like acne vulgaris and signs of aging.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
January 2026 in “Nanoscale Advances” This review provides an overview of microneedle-assisted photomedicine, detailing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, design principles, and challenges for translating this approach to skin disease management.
70 citations
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review discusses current knowledge on the biological mechanisms of different types of alopecia but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight future research directions, especially regarding epidermal stem cells and immune pathways.
31 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review examines controversies in hair transplant surgery, including donor harvesting techniques and the roles of platelet-rich plasma and low-level light therapy, and reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.