Low-level lasertherapyhats for hair loss, with skepticism about their effectiveness and cost. Users suggest trying affordable alternatives instead of expensive options.
Microneedling is preferred over lasertherapy for hair loss because it is cheaper and reportedly effective, especially with minoxidil. Lasertherapy is seen as costly and less effective.
Low-Level LaserTherapy (LLLT) is seen as a safe and effective method for maintaining hair and promoting regrowth in androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and male pattern baldness (MPB), with devices like the HairMax LaserComb® and iRestore helmet being popular. Some users and professionals are skeptical about its long-term effectiveness and cost.
The user "OP" is frustrated with hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light lasertherapy.
A 30-year-old woman has been using oral minoxidil and spironolactone for hair loss without success for 18 months and is considering switching to topical minoxidil. Users suggest trying topical minoxidil, dermastamping, red-lasertherapy, and checking hormone levels, while noting that oral minoxidil is often more effective than topical.
95 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This article reviews primary cicatricial alopecias, focusing on lymphocytic forms such as chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, according to a classification by the North American Hair Research Society, and reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
This article provides a framework for understanding hair disorders and treatment options in transgender individuals undergoing hormonal therapy and reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
This review discusses follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color and highlights the need for patient education and tailored therapeutic strategies, but does not report new clinical findings.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”
This study used a network meta-analysis to compare alopecia areata treatments, finding that intralesional corticosteroids are most effective for mild cases, while diphenylcyclopropenone ranks highest for moderate to severe cases; further research on oral tofacitinib is needed.