Shock Waves for Hair Growth and Regeneration in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss

    October 2024 in “ Skin Research and Technology
    Pablo Naranjo García, Rodolfo López Andrino
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    TLDR Extracorporeal shock waves significantly improve hair growth in women with female pattern hair loss.
    This study evaluated extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for hair growth in 20 women with female pattern hair loss, showing significant improvements in hair density and quality. Participants experienced an average increase of 8.9% in total hair count, with the frontal region seeing the highest increase at 11.8%. The study found statistically significant improvements in total hair count and cumulative hair thickness, with 86.3% of patients responding favorably, particularly in the frontal region. The treatment was safe, with minimal side effects, suggesting ESWT as a promising noninvasive option for enhancing hair density in women with FPHL. However, further research is needed to fully understand its efficacy.
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