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research Highlighting nuances of blue light phototherapy: Mechanisms and safety considerations

10 citations , September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics”

This study analyzed clinical and histological reports and concluded that blue light therapy is safe for human skin, with potential photoprotective effects against UV irradiation due to its impact on skin pigmentation mediated by Opsin-3.

research A new path in defining light parameters for hair growth: Discovery and modulation of photoreceptors in human hair follicle

70 citations , April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine”

This study found that blue light at a wavelength of 453 nm promoted hair growth ex vivo, potentially through interacting with OPN3 receptors in human hair follicles.

research Systemic photodynamic therapy in folliculitis decalvans

14 citations , September 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

In this report, a 26-year-old man with folliculitis decalvans unresponsive to standard treatments experienced significant disease clearance after 25 months of systemic photodynamic therapy, marking the first documented use of this therapy for this condition.

research Photobiomodulation Therapy With Different Wavebands for Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

3 citations , 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.

research Dermatological medications and local therapeutics

4 citations , September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This review discusses the safety of dermatological medications used during pregnancy, highlighting that retinoids have strong teratogenic risks and should be used with caution; it reports no new clinical results.

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community New Light Therapy Can Suppress a Key Marker of Hair Loss by 92%

in Research/Science 201 upvotes 5 months ago

A new light therapy claims to reduce hair loss markers by 92% using a specific wavelength range. Users discuss the cost and effectiveness of devices, with some expressing skepticism and others considering alternative treatments like red light therapy and vitamin D exposure.

community Red Light Therapy: Cheap Chinese LED caps are better than $3000 laser caps

in Research/Science 37 upvotes 1 year ago

Affordable 92-LED caps may be more effective for hair growth than expensive 270-laser caps due to higher power output and irradiance. The LED caps deliver more energy to the scalp, making them a cost-effective alternative for red light therapy.

community South Korean Red Light Therapy Study

41 upvotes 7 months ago

Korean scientists developed a red light therapy that reduces a hair loss marker by 92%. Users discussed the benefits and drawbacks of natural sunlight versus red light caps for hair health, with some suggesting supplements for vitamin D.

community Sunlight: Does it Stimulate Hair Growth or Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 64 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

community Closing in on one year on Min+Fin

746 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared progress after one year using Minoxidil 5% topical and 1 mg Finasteride pills daily, along with vitamin D3 supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and are now growing their hair out again.

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learn Low Level Laser Therapy

laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects

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