Proposed Mechanisms of Low-Level Light Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    October 2020 in “ Lasers in Medical Science ”
    Yilong Guo, Qian Qu, Jian Chen … Zhiqi Hu
    Studysummary This review suggests that low-level light therapy can promote hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed to standardize treatment parameters and assess long-term safety and efficacy.
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