The Effect of 1540-nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia

    September 2019 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Mariam Alhattab, Mohammad J. Al Abdullah, Murtadha H. Al-Janabi … Hadi A Alwakeel
    Studysummary In this study, patients with androgenic alopecia who underwent 10 sessions of 1540-nm fractional erbium glass laser treatment over 5 months experienced significant improvements in hair density and thickness, with no major safety concerns reported.
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