The Efficacy of Light-Guiding Microneedle Patch for Stimulating Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia

    September 2024 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”
    Sasin Charoensuksira, Suthasinee Rattanapirat, Jitlada Meephansan … Kittipong Tantisantisom
    Studysummary This study found that both red and green LED therapies combined with a microneedling patch significantly improved hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients over 24 weeks, with no serious side effects and similar efficacy between the two light wavelengths.
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