Efficacy of Fractional Lasers in Treating Alopecia: A Literature Review

    August 2017 in “ Lasers in Medical Science ”
    Marina Perper, Adam S. Aldahan, Rachel Fayne … Keyvan Nouri
    Studysummary This literature review reported that fractional lasers, like the 1550-nm nonablative erbium-glass laser, may enhance hair regrowth by stimulating a wound healing process, but more randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm their effectiveness and optimize treatment parameters.
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