Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

    March 2020 in “ Journal of Laser Applications ”
    Xianfu Meng, Fang Xie, Wenjuan Wang … Chang-Jiu Li
    Studysummary This meta-analysis reported that photobiomodulation therapy may improve hair density and stimulate hair growth in patients with androgenic alopecia compared to sham treatments, but larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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