Hair Growth Booster Effects of Micro-Needling With Low-Level LED Therapy and Growth Factors on Subjects Treated With Finasteride

    September 2022 in “ Applied sciences ”
    Pietro Gentile, Mun-Sang Ki
    Studysummary This study found that adding microneedling with low-level LED therapy and growth factors to Finasteride® treatment led to significant hair regrowth and increased hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia.
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