October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, extracorporeal shock wave treatment for female pattern hair loss resulted in significant increases in hair count and thickness in 20 women, with 85% of participants perceiving improvements in hair volume.
June 2024 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study reported that using photoacoustic waves to enhance transdermal delivery of encapsulated minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth while reducing treatment frequency and systemic side effects.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” In this study, both red and blue light phototherapy were found to increase hair density, reduce the central parting, and boost the number of terminal hairs in individuals with Androgenetic Alopecia, over 12 weeks of treatment.
March 2024 in “Medical lasers” Multiple-wavelength radiation helps hair grow by boosting early hair follicle development.
July 2023 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” This case report describes the first use of photobiomodulation therapy with a continuous wave red laser (660 nm) as monotherapy for alopecia areata, resulting in significant hair regrowth within 7 days, though further research is needed for conclusive evidence.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that low-level pulsed wave red light stimulated collagen and ATP production in human fibroblasts with significantly shorter treatment time than continuous wave light, suggesting enhanced consumer compliance for skin treatments.
September 2014 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Adding 2% glycerin or hyaluronic acid to permanent wave treatments reduces hair damage, with hyaluronic acid being more effective.
This study found that adding Rosehip extract to permanent waving products with cysteine improved waving efficiency and reduced hair damage compared to thioglycolate-based products.
January 2011 in “Junshi yixue” This study found that high-power millimeter wave exposure can cause skin injury in mice, with the severity of damage correlating to the duration of radiation.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” In this pilot study, researchers observed that low-intensity laser radiation at 445±40 nm increased the temperature of gingival tissues in Wistar rats by 8.37°C without exceeding the safety threshold, suggesting potential for clinical trials.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that aging mice experience slower and more fragmented hair cycle waves, but transplanting aged skin to a young host can partially restore hair cycling, implicating extracellular factors.
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April 2022 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This systematic review found that photobiomodulation therapies using ultraviolet and infrared light effectively treated alopecia areata, while red and infrared light treatments were effective for androgenetic alopecia.
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June 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” This study found that 675 nm laser treatment improved androgenetic alopecia in Indian patients, resulting in significant increases in hair count, density, and thickness after 14 sessions, enhancing the anagen phase and other hair-related parameters.
March 2026 in “Health Science Reports” Among individuals with skin types II and III, this study found the 755 nm laser more effective for axillary hair removal than the dual-wavelength laser, with a better safety profile and enduring results up to 12 months.
In this study, 14 sessions of 675 nm laser stimulation significantly improved hair count, density, and thickness in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia, with an increase of around 17% in hair parameters over four months.
August 2021 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” In this study, both excimer light and low level light therapy were found to be safe and effective for treating alopecia areata, with excimer light showing better and more sustained improvement.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Low-intensity shock wave therapy is effective in treating erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients.
January 2013 in “Reproductive Biology” January 2004 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” This study found that finasteride blocked the progesterone-induced increase in spike-wave discharges in rats, suggesting that this effect of progesterone is mediated by its metabolite allopregnanolone.
In this study, radial shockwave therapy significantly improved muscle spasticity, ankle range of motion, and functional abilities in children with spastic cerebral palsy, suggesting it may help them achieve greater autonomy in daily activities.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a wearable red and blue LED patch and a sprayable fibrin gel to treat infected wounds at home, demonstrating effective infection control and enhanced wound healing in diabetic mice and minipigs.
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July 2003 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on absence seizures in rats.
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November 2020 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hair loss may link to weaker COVID-19 immunity, suggesting possible need for extra vaccine boost.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that using an LED array with an 863 nm wavelength delayed tumor development and reduced systemic inflammatory cytokines in DMBA/TPA-induced mouse skin tumors, suggesting potential but limited benefits of light therapy.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study presents the design of an autonomous bioregeneration chamber that aims to extend human lifespan to 130-150 years by optimizing biological and environmental conditions, suggesting that a longer healthspan is possible through technological, nutritional, and socio-economic interventions.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research outlines an innovative bioregeneration chamber aimed at significantly extending human lifespan and enhancing health maintenance by treating the body as a thermodynamic system, potentially enabling an average lifespan of 130 to 150 years in an advanced therapeutic setting.
November 2025 in “Dermatological Reviews” This study found that eyebrow mesotherapy with a growth factor-based serum improved eyebrow width, length, density, and psychosocial outcomes such as social engagement, quality of life, confidence, and mood in individuals with sparse or weakened eyebrows.
In this study, the researchers measured the specific density and dielectric permeability of human hair by analyzing the attenuation of millimeter radiowaves and accounting for multiple reflections within the hair layer.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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February 2019 in “PLoS Biology” This research found that feather pattern formation in birds is regulated by a mechanochemical system involving fibroblast growth factor and bone morphogenetic protein signaling, which is altered in the flightless emu and ostrich.