Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Androgenetic Alopecia – A Randomized Controlled Trial

January 2023 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

DharmMansukh Sondagar, HitaH Mehta, RashmibenSabbirali Agharia, MilanK Jhavar

low-level laser therapy LLLT androgenetic alopecia AGA minoxidil topical 5% minoxidil hair density physician global assessment patient satisfaction laser therapy Rogaine hair loss hair growth

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Low Level Laser Therapy →

laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Studysummary This study concluded that adding low-level laser therapy to topical minoxidil did not significantly improve hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to using minoxidil alone.

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