Laser light therapy -- Effective or SCAM? What's your opinion?
Technology 6/22/2023
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The user is asking for opinions on low level laser light therapy for hair growth and thickening. They have been using it for a year but haven't seen significant results, attributing any regrowth to topical minoxidil.
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