High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Application to the Scalp to Improve Androgenetic Alopecia in an Adult Woman

    May 2025 in “ Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open ”
    Boncheol Goo, Eun Jae Kim, Olena Sidorchuk … Kyu‐Ho Yi
    Studysummary This case study observed that high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss in a female patient with androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse events reported.
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