Low-Level Light Therapy Versus Topical 5% Minoxidil in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    May 2024 in “ Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI ”
    Shekhar Neema, Anand Mannu, Biju Vasudevan … S Radhakrishnan
    Studysummary This study found that low-level light therapy was as effective as 5% minoxidil for increasing hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months.
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