The Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Photobiomodulation Therapy and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Androgenetic Alopecia

    November 2022 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Mi Soo Choi, Byung Cheol Park
    Studysummary In this study, combining photobiomodulation therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy over 24 weeks significantly increased hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to a sham device control, with minimal side effects reported.
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