Fractional Thulium Laser Combined with a Topical Growth Factor Serum Increases Hair Density and Thickness in Male and Female Androgenic Alopecia: A Pilot Study

March 2022 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

Amy F. Taub, R. Glen Calderhead, Jingmei Li

fractional thulium laser topical growth factor serum androgenic alopecia hair density hair thickness AGA

TLDR Using a special laser and growth serum can safely increase hair thickness and density in people with hair loss.

A pilot study involving 10 subjects with mild to moderate androgenic alopecia (AGA) tested the efficacy of a new treatment combining 1927nm fractional laser with a proprietary growth factor serum. The treatment was found to be safe and effective, with all subjects reporting no side effects and satisfaction with their results. Over a six-month period, significant increases in hair density and diameter were observed. The number of treatments did not affect the results, suggesting that three treatments at 4-weekly intervals is an optimal treatment protocol.

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