Low-Level Laser And LED Therapy In Alopecia: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis

    October 2024 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Sofia Perez, Mounika Vattigunta, Colin Kelly, Ariel E. Eber
    Studysummary In this study, low-level laser/LED therapy significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo over 4 to 26 weeks; however, the efficacy for other alopecia types remains unclear, requiring further research.
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