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, Wejdan A Aljanaby, Hadi A Alwakeel
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    TLDR Laser treatment effectively increases hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.
    The study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of 1540-nm fractional erbium-glass laser in treating androgenic alopecia (AGA) in both men and women. The study involved 51 patients who received 10 treatment sessions with the laser at 2-week intervals. The results showed a significant increase in hair density and thickness, and patients reported high satisfaction with the treatment outcome. The study concluded that the 1540-nm fractional erbium-glass laser is an effective and safe treatment option for AGA.
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