A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of United States Food and Drug Administration-Approved, Home-Use, Low-Level Light/Laser Therapy Devices for Pattern Hair Loss: Device Design and Technology

    November 2021 in “ PubMed ”
    Suparuj Lueangarun, Poom Visutjindaporn, Yardnapar Parcharoen … Therdpong Tempark
    Studysummary This study found that FDA-approved low-level light/laser therapy devices significantly increased hair density in individuals with pattern hair loss compared to sham devices.
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