Lasers, Lights, and LEDs

    May 2023 in “ Elsevier eBooks
    Frances M. Walocko, Bianca Y. Kang, Yung Hao Chang, Jeffrey S. Dover, Murad Alam
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    TLDR Low-level laser/light therapy is effective and safe for mild to moderate hair loss in men and women when combined with other treatments.
    The document discusses the use of various laser and light-based interventions for treating androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss. The most studied among these is low-level laser/light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation. This therapy has been found effective in treating mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, and is safe for Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV. The therapy is most beneficial when used alongside other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or surgical interventions like hair transplantation. However, further research is needed to optimize treatment protocols, understand patient selection, and confirm long-term safety and efficacy.
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