Low-Level Light Therapy Downregulates Scalp Inflammatory Biomarkers in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia and Boosts Minoxidil 2% for Sustainable Hair Regrowth

    May 2021 in “ Lasers in Surgery and Medicine ”
    Yann Mahe, Ahsène Cheniti, Charlotte Tacheau … Leila Kanoun-Copy
    Studysummary This study observed that adding low-level light therapy with the GentleWaves® device to Minoxidil significantly boosted hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia by reducing scalp inflammation.
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