Low-Level Light and Minoxidil 5% Combination Versus Either Modality Alone in Management of Female Patterned Hair Loss: A Randomized Controlled Study

May 2017 in “ Lasers in Surgery and Medicine ”

Samia Esmat, Rehab A. Hegazy, Heba I. Gawdat, Rania M. Abdel Hay, Riham S. H. M. Allam, Rofaida El Naggar, Hoda Moneib

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Studysummary This study found that combining low-level light therapy with topical minoxidil 5% may lead to better hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in treating female pattern hair loss compared to using each treatment alone.

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This study compared the effectiveness of low-level light therapy (LLLT) and minoxidil 5% alone versus their combination in treating female pattern hair loss (FPHL). The study involved a total of 195 women who were randomly assigned to one of three groups: LLLT, minoxidil 5%, or a combination of both. The results showed that the combination of LLLT and minoxidil 5% was more effective in treating FPHL than either treatment alone. The study also evaluated patient satisfaction and side effects and found no significant adverse effects. The study recommends the use of combination therapy to hasten hair regrowth.

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