Laser-Assisted Hair Regrowth

    April 2019 in “ Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open ”
    Robert J. Dabek, William G. Austen, Branko Bojovic
    Studysummary This literature review suggests that fractional laser therapies may positively impact hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia, though current evidence is mostly limited to small studies and case reports, highlighting a need for more comprehensive randomized controlled trials to confirm their efficacy and safety.
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