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research Laser-assisted drug delivery for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: ablative laser fractional photothermolysis to enhance cutaneous topical delivery of platelet-rich plasma — with or without concurrent bimatoprost and/or minoxidil

9 citations , January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

In this study, researchers suggest that laser-assisted drug delivery could enhance the administration of platelet-rich plasma, and potentially bimatoprost or minoxidil, for patients with androgenetic alopecia by ensuring uniform placement in the dermis without injection pain.

research Adverse events of non-ablative fractional laser photothermolysis: a retrospective study of 856 treatments in 362 patients

18 citations , May 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This study found that non-ablative fractional laser treatments in Korean patients had a low complication rate, with adverse events being temporary and not resulting in long-term consequences.

research Use of Lasers in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

4 citations , December 2016 in “Medical lasers”

This review article discusses the use of various laser treatments in dermatology, including excimer lasers, fractional non-ablative photothermolysis lasers, and low-level laser therapy, highlighting their applications in enhancing drug delivery and addressing different skin conditions. Results are not reported.

research Hair regrowth through wound healing process after ablative fractional laser treatment in a murine model

26 citations , May 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

This study concluded that ablative fractional lasers may induce hair regrowth in mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.

research Non-ablative Fractional Laser as an Emerging Treatment for Alopecia Areata

January 2019 in “Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal”

This report describes two cases of extensive alopecia areata successfully treated with a combination of intralesional corticosteroids and fractionated laser, suggesting the potential of laser treatment to promote hair regrowth.

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community No more hair transplants - a new FDA-cleared fractional laser treatment called FoLix

105 upvotes 11 months ago

A new FDA-cleared fractional laser treatment called FoLix is discussed as a potential alternative to hair transplants, but users express skepticism due to its high cost, pain, and lack of proven results. Some users prefer traditional methods like Minoxidil, finasteride, steroid shots, and microneedling for hair growth.

community Opinions on LLLT? Is it useless after stopping it?

1 year ago

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is considered expensive and may not provide significant benefits, with some users suggesting alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Many users report limited success with LLLT and similar treatments, recommending more proven options instead.

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learn Low Level Laser Therapy

Sham-controlled trials (e.g. Jimenez et al. 2014) report modest gains in hair counts over 16–26 weeks; many trials were small and short. Home devices are FDA-cleared, not FDA-approved.

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