Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of a 1927-nm Fractionated Thulium Laser on Pattern Hair Loss: An Evaluator-Blinded, Split-Scalp Study

    January 2018 in “ Lasers in Medical Science ”
    Sung Bin Cho, Boncheol Goo, Zhenlong Zheng … Heesu Kim
    Studysummary This study concluded that 12 sessions of fractionated thulium laser treatment improved hair density and thickness in patients with pattern hair loss, with further benefits from adding a growth factor solution post-treatment.
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