What Is the Value of Low-Energy Lasers in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia?

    December 2017 in “ PubMed ”
    Ph Paquet, M Orduz, Claudine Franchimont, Arjen Nikkels
    TLDR Low-level laser therapy may help treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
    The review discussed the potential benefits of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for treating androgenetic alopecia, a common and psychologically distressing condition affecting over 50% of individuals by age 50. Traditional treatments like topical minoxidil and oral 5-α reductase inhibitors (finasteride or dutasteride) often have limited effectiveness and significant side effects. The review presented current clinical evidence, possible mechanisms of action, and the rare adverse events associated with LLLT, suggesting it could improve therapeutic outcomes for both men and women with androgenetic alopecia.
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