Using High-Intensity Phototechnology as a Method of Treating Mild to Severe Diffuse Alopecia

November 2024 in “ Fizioterapevt (Physiotherapist) ”

A.R. Ereshko, Е. V. Gusakova, Vadim V. Portnov, М. А. Елфимов

high-intensity phototechnology fractional laser therapy minoxidil blood irradiation diffuse telogen alopecia Dermatology Life Quality Index DLQI Rogaine

Studysummary This study found that combining fractional laser therapy, intravenous blood irradiation, and minoxidil significantly improved the psycho-emotional state and quality of life in patients with diffuse telogen effluvium, performing better than individual treatments alone, as measured by the DIQOL index. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The study investigates the use of high-intensity phototechnology, specifically fractional laser therapy, in combination with minoxidil and blood irradiation, for treating diffuse telogen alopecia. Conducted on 177 patients, the research evaluated four treatment schemes using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) to measure outcomes. Results showed that fractional laser therapy, particularly when combined with other treatments, significantly improved patients' psycho-emotional state and quality of life. The combined therapy group exhibited the most substantial improvement, with DLQI dynamics of 45.4% for mild and 52.9% for severe alopecia, compared to other groups. This suggests that high-intensity phototechnology can be an effective treatment for diffuse alopecia.

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