Laser on Hair Regrowth: Potential of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Various Forms of Hair Loss

    January 2017 in “ Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology ”
    João Roberto Antônio, Carlos Roberto Antônio, Ana Lúcia Ferreira Coutinho
    Studysummary This review explores clinical studies on low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for alopecia and suggests it may benefit patients unresponsive to conventional treatments, but larger studies are needed to confirm efficacy.
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