Topical 5% Minoxidil Versus Combined Erbium YAG Laser and Topical 5% Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    August 2023 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Fatemeh Mokhtari, Zahra Zavare, Fariba Iraji
    Studysummary This study found that combining fractional ablative erbium YAG laser with minoxidil led to slightly better dermoscopy scores than minoxidil alone in male patients with moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia, although no significant difference was observed in photography scores between the two groups.
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