82 citations
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May 2005 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review highlights advancements in hair laser removal technologies, which achieve approximately 75% hair reduction in light-skinned individuals, noting the long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser as safest for dark-skinned patients, but reports no new results.
79 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review discusses various dermatologic treatments for periorbital skin rejuvenation but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the importance of patient selection and aging severity in choosing appropriate therapies.
73 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews patient selection and treatment protocols for various light-based hair removal systems but presents no new clinical results.
48 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review examines various treatments for dissecting cellulitis, noting isotretinoin may offer the best chance for remission despite limited long-term data and calls for more clinical studies.
46 citations
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December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article discusses the use of lasers and light sources for hair removal and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the significance of selecting the appropriate laser system and treatment protocol for effective and safe outcomes.
40 citations
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September 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that long pulsed Nd-YAG laser treatment significantly improved acne keloidalis nuchae by reducing inflammation and hair follicles, with early intervention yielding the best results.
39 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This article discusses the scientific and safety aspects of optical hair removal devices but reports no new clinical results; it notes encouraging initial reports of long-term efficacy.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Er–YAG laser treatment significantly enhanced skin absorption and follicular delivery of antialopecia drugs, suggesting a potential laser-assisted approach to treat alopecia.
27 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study compared the microscopic treatment zones created by different fractional lasers and radiofrequency in swine skin, finding distinct patterns and damage levels for each technology.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This narrative review discusses the evolution and diverse medical applications of laser technologies, particularly in dermatology and skin biology, without reporting new research findings.
25 citations
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August 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This literature review reported that fractional lasers, like the 1550-nm nonablative erbium-glass laser, may enhance hair regrowth by stimulating a wound healing process, but more randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm their effectiveness and optimize treatment parameters.
19 citations
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August 2007 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This review discusses five popular resurfacing technologies for facial rejuvenation, highlighting their role in achieving smoother, healthier, and younger-looking skin, and reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
19 citations
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July 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” This review discusses hormone-related hair growth, hirsutism treatment options, and the combination of eflornithine and laser hair removal, reporting no new clinical results.
17 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses laser-assisted drug delivery for enhancing topical treatment efficacy in various dermatological and medical applications but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize its use.
17 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This literature review reports that laser-assisted hair removal may improve psychological well-being in women with PCOS, emphasizing its effectiveness and safety when conducted by trained professionals.
16 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This review highlights that laser and light treatments could serve as safe and effective alternatives to current therapies for alopecia areata, with the excimer laser showing positive results, though further randomized controlled trials are necessary to establish optimal treatment protocols.
15 citations
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January 2008 in “PubMed” This article reviews considerations and requirements for performing laser hair removal and reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that using a hair removal laser can effectively reduce hair thickness in the hairline of Asian women with thick donor hairs from previous hair transplants, improving hairline appearance with mild, transient side effects.
11 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that Nd:YAG laser-assisted hair removal achieved high satisfaction with minimal complications among individuals with dark-complexioned skin seeking unwanted hair reduction.
10 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal Of Cutaneous Laser Therapy” Laser hair removal might also work by damaging blood vessels around hair follicles.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reviewed the effectiveness of long pulse 1,064-nm Nd:YAG laser treatments for leg veins, hair removal, and skin rejuvenation, highlighting its safety, particularly for darker skin types, due to reduced pigmentary side effect risks.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that treatment with fractional 1064 nm picosecond Nd:YAG laser effectively reduced post-acne erythema in adult Chinese patients without causing scarring or pigmentation issues, though some experienced temporary erythema, oedema, pruritus, and acne eruptions.
8 citations
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This overview highlights an increase in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and a growing number of male patients seeking cosmetic treatments, without reporting new clinical results.
8 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This review discusses advancements in laser hair removal technologies and the potential role of radiofrequency for certain hair types, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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April 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” In this multi-center study, the incidence of acneform reactions after laser hair removal was found to be 6%, with younger age, Nd:YAG laser use, and Fitzpatrick skin type V increasing susceptibility.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Two cases of a rare skin condition were successfully treated with laser therapy, offering a non-surgical treatment option.
3 citations
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August 2002 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” This review discusses the state of hair replacement options, highlighting hair transplantation as the gold standard for achieving a natural appearance, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” This review article outlines grooming practices and treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae, noting that while discontinuing shaving is an effective approach, those who cannot do so may benefit from adjusted shaving techniques, chemical depilatories, or laser therapies.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reviews potential causes for angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, a benign vascular tumor often found in middle-aged adults, and reports no new clinical findings.