Opinions on LLLT? Is it useless after stopping it?
    11/28/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Low Level Laser Therapy →

    Red-light devices, such as caps, combs and helmets, used on the scalp

    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

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    Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is considered expensive and may not provide significant benefits, with some users suggesting alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Many users report limited success with LLLT and similar treatments, recommending more proven options instead.
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