Application of Thulium 1927-nm Laser for Androgenic Alopecia Treatment in Indonesian Patients

September 2025 in “ Journal of lasers in medical sciences ”

Putri Hendria Wardhani, Amira Rahmatika, Tessa Thendria, Nathania Christi Putri Kinasih, Widya Khairunnisa Sarkowi

thulium laser 1927-nm laser androgenic alopecia Global Photographic Assessment Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale AGA

TLDR Thulium laser therapy is a safe and effective short-term treatment for hair regrowth.

The study evaluated the efficacy of 1927-nm thulium laser therapy for treating androgenic alopecia in 10 Indonesian patients. The treatment involved two sessions of laser application without anesthesia, and results were assessed using the Global Photographic Assessment and the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale. Significant clinical improvement and patient satisfaction were observed at follow-ups, with no adverse events reported and minimal pain during the procedure. The findings suggest that thulium laser therapy is a safe and effective short-term treatment for hair regrowth in AGA patients.

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