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    Low-Level Laser Therapy as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia

    April 2016 in “ Lasers in Surgery and Medicine ”
    Ladan Afifi, Eric L. Maranda, Mina Zarei … Joaquin J. Jimenez
    Studysummary This review found that low-level laser therapy appears promising in improving hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia, though results should be interpreted cautiously.
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