Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    January 2014
    Nermeen Mohamed Abdelhalim
    Studysummary This study found that low-level laser therapy significantly improved hair count and reduced hair loss in patients with alopecia areata of the scalp.
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