The Effectiveness of Adding Low-Level Light Therapy to Minoxidil 5% Solution in the Treatment of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2018 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology ”
    Gita Faghihi, Samaneh Mozafarpoor, Ali Asilian … Seyed Ali Hosseini
    Studysummary In this study, adding low-level light therapy to minoxidil significantly improved hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in treating androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
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