April 2020 in “The Aesthetics” This article discusses the applications and proposed benefits of LED low level light therapy for various conditions like acne, wound healing, and pain relief, but provides no new clinical results.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reported a gap between podiatrists' frequent encounters with suspicious pigmented foot lesions and their lack of formal melanoma detection training, highlighting a need for improved education and referral pathways.
5 citations
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November 2005 This review discusses the applications of confocal laser scanning microscopy in visualizing fluorescent compounds within the skin, noting its potential for tracking drug carriers and enhancing penetration studies, but reports no new results.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter discusses photodynamic therapy and its potential applications beyond cancer treatment, including conditions like alopecia and angina, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study reported the development of fluorescent markers using wide band gap metal oxides with rare earth ions for early tumor detection and treatment. Testing in animals showed high efficiency and selectivity, with potential applications in contrast-enhanced MRI, targeted drug delivery, and photodynamic cancer therapy.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
November 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Practice and Medical Research” This study analyzed techniques to create the popular "sun-kissed" hair look on dark-to-medium blonde (Level 5–6) tones, concluding that a 2–3 level differential, targeted placement across three cranial zones, and acidic glossing are essential for optimal results.
1 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of nature and science” This study observed light flashes and repulsion effects in a single-slide preparation of human hair with a special solution, suggesting potential electromagnetic field emissions from the hair.
2 citations
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October 2016 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology”
316 citations
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that using a standardized protocol with microspheres of approximately 1.5 micrometers enhances penetration into hair follicles, particularly when skin is treated with cyanoacrylate skin surface stripping.
195 citations
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” This review discusses the effects of visible light on human skin, highlighting its role in pigmentation, thermal damage, and the treatment of several skin conditions, while noting limited sunscreen protection against it; no new clinical results are reported.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This abstract presents supplementary materials illustrating trichoscopy in alopecia areata and scarring alopecia using different dermoscopy techniques but reports no clinical findings.
November 2023 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study suggests that using a dermoscope, a handheld microscope, can effectively help distinguish between Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris by revealing unique lesion characteristics that are not visible to the naked eye, offering a practical diagnostic alternative when KOH examinations are unavailable.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This review discusses various light and laser treatments for hair loss, highlighting potential benefits but emphasizes the need for more scientific evidence before recommendations can be made.
15 citations
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June 2021 in “Medicina” This study found that combined intense pulsed light and low-level light therapy significantly improved ocular surface outcomes and quality of life for patients with meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye disease.
64 citations
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June 2020 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that red light exposure significantly enhanced the growth, phytochemical content, and therapeutic potential of Eclipta alba callus cultures compared to other multispectral light exposures.
6 citations
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June 2025 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” This source reports on advances in stimulus-responsive nanoparticle-based PROTACs (nano-PROTACs), which aim to overcome existing challenges like poor cell permeability and systemic off-target effects by enabling controlled protein degradation through endogenous or exogenous stimuli, potentially enhancing therapeutic efficacy and reducing toxicity.
May 2010 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” This chapter discusses the synthesis and analysis of near-infrared fluorescent activity-based probes for imaging cysteine protease activity, reporting potential benefits for disease diagnosis but noting challenges in imaging specific locations with high cathepsin activity.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” This literature watch compiles recent studies on photobiomodulation therapy across various applications, offering no new empirical 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.
9 citations
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reports on lentiginosis observed within plaques of linear atrophoderma of Moulin and discusses its potential classification as a twin-spotting phenomenon but provides no new clinical research results.
January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This article introduces a special issue of "Lasers in Surgery and Medicine" focused on dermatology and plastic surgery, but it presents no new research findings.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced laser particles as a new imaging probe capable of real-time tracking of thousands of individual cells in 3D tumor models, suggesting potential for advanced single-cell analyses.
November 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This review outlines advances in topical PROTACs for localized protein degradation, focusing on AH-001 and GT20029 for skin conditions, but presents no new clinical trial results.
January 2019 in “LASER THERAPY” Laser technologies improve medical treatments and outcomes.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review concluded that LED-based photobiomodulation is generally safe and effective for certain dermatologic conditions, though consumer devices often show less efficacy compared to professional systems.
11 citations
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April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” This study reports that the dye peri-xanthenoxanthene (PXX) can act as an efficient photocatalyst for various radical reactions, including complex dual catalytic processes and the synthesis of an investigational drug intermediate.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” In this study, Wood's lamp effectively identified tinea capitis among pediatric patients with alopecia, particularly when contact with animals was a factor, supporting its diagnostic use in primary healthcare settings.
16 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research” This study found that active telethermography could help identify cancerization fields in individuals with actinic keratosis by detecting hyperthermic halos around tumors, which showed significant changes after treatment with a photolyase device.
January 2024 in “Materials chemistry frontiers (Online)” This study reviews recent advancements in near-infrared organic light-emitting diode (NIR OLED) technologies, focusing on their applications and the diverse luminescent materials used in their emissive layers.