Application of Non-Pharmacologic Therapy in Hair Loss Treatment and Hair Regrowth

July 2024 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”

Xinlyu Huang, Pengxiang Zhao, Gongjie Zhang, Xiaoli Su, Hanlin Li, Huizi Gong, Xuemei Ma, Fang Liu

hydrogen therapy hyperbaric oxygen therapy platelet-rich plasma low-level light therapy microneedling regenerative cellular therapies minoxidil HBOT PRP LLLT Rogaine

TLDR Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.

The document reviews various non-pharmacologic therapies for treating hair loss and promoting hair regrowth, including hydrogen therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), low-level light therapy (LLLT), microneedling, and regenerative cellular therapies. These treatments show promise in enhancing hair density, reducing inflammation, and improving the efficacy of topical treatments like minoxidil. However, challenges such as a lack of standardized protocols and limited large-scale studies remain. Further research is needed to confirm their efficacy and establish standardized treatment protocols.

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