Has anyone had luck with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) devices?
    6/26/2018

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Castor oil →

    a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg daily
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2ml nightly
    💧 Keto shampoo (topical) once a week
    💧 Nioxin system 2 conditioner (topical) once a week
    💧 Dermapenning (topical) once a week recently started
    💧 Castor oil (topical) overnight
    💧 Argan oil (topical) overnight
    the tone is 😐 neutral with mixed results.

    Other terms

    Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) devices may help thicken existing hair but are not effective for regrowing hair on bald areas. Users suggest sticking with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermapenning, as LLLT devices like Capillus are expensive and results are mixed.
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      This review reports that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to a sham treatment, with variations in effectiveness based on treatment intensity and duration.

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      This review indicates that low-level laser therapy may stimulate hair growth in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia, showing similar efficacy to minoxidil in some studies, but requires more robust evidence.
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      90 citations , January 2009 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy”
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