Comparative Study Between Fractional CO2 Laser Alone Versus Fractional CO2 Laser Combined With Topical Dutasteride in Treatment of Male Androgenic Alopecia

    January 2025 in “ Lasers in Medical Science ”
    Sara Ahmed Galal, Mona S. Ali, Hala S.A. Hafiz
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that combining fractional CO2 laser sessions with topical dutasteride was more effective in improving male androgenic alopecia than using the laser treatment alone, as observed through global photo assessments and dermoscopic parameters.
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