Does Low-Energy Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Therapy Improve Hair Regrowth in Female-Pattern Hair Loss?

    September 2024 in “ Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology ”
    Abeer Attia Tawfik, Noha Gahdan, Moataz Nosseir
    Studysummary In this interventional study on female-pattern hair loss, researchers found that fractional CO2 laser therapy alone improved hair growth, as evidenced by increased hair count, thickness, density, and patient satisfaction compared to saline controls. However, the precise mechanisms behind these effects require further investigation.
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