Efficacy and Safety of Combined Fractional Photothermolysis and Topical Minoxidil 5% Versus Topical Minoxidil 5% Alone in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Hosam Awaji, Ghadeer Ali Albalawi, Albandari Alanazi … Hasan Ali
    Studysummary This systematic review found that combining fractional photothermolysis with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair diameter compared to minoxidil alone in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
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