Comparison of Low-Level Light Therapy and Combination Therapy of 5% Minoxidil in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss

July 2021 in “ Lasers in Medical Science ”

Yang Liu, Lin Jiang, Fang Liu, Qian Qu, Zhiqi Hu, Zhi Guo, Yong Miao

low-level light therapy 5% minoxidil combination therapy female pattern hair loss hair density hair thickness LLLT minoxidil Rogaine

TLDR Combination therapy works best for female hair loss, increasing density and thickness.

A study compared the effectiveness of low-level light therapy (LLLT), 5% minoxidil, and combination therapy in treating female pattern hair loss (FPHL). Combination therapy was found to be the most effective in increasing hair density and hair thickness, followed by LLLT and 5% minoxidil. Both treatments were effective, but the combination therapy had a greater effect on hair density. LLLT was found to be effective in stimulating hair growth and reducing oil-secretion. The study involved 60 women and the treatments were applied for 24 weeks.

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