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    Fractional Thulium Laser Combined with a Topical Growth Factor Serum Increases Hair Density and Thickness in Male and Female Androgenic Alopecia: A Pilot Study

    March 2022 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”
    Amy F. Taub, R. Glen Calderhead, Jingmei Li
    Studysummary In this study, a treatment combining fractional 1927nm laser with a growth factor serum was found to increase hair density and diameter in patients with androgenic alopecia over six months, without side effects, and three treatments at 4-weekly intervals were deemed most effective.
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