2013
DOI: 10.1002/lsm.22170
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Low‐level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) for treatment of hair loss

Abstract: Objective Alopecia is a common disorder affecting more than half of the population worldwide. Androgenetic alopecia, the most common type, affects 50% of males over the age of 40 and 75% of females over 65. Only two drugs have been approved so far (minoxidil and finasteride) and hair transplant is the other treatment alternative. This review surveys the evidence for low-level laser therapy (LLLT) applied to the scalp as a treatment for hair loss and discusses possible mechanisms of actions. Methods and Mater… Show more

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“…The first LLLT device, the Hairmax Lasercomb® was approved by the US FDA and received clearance as a safe therapy for the treatment of male AGA in 2007 and female AGA in 2011 [111,112].…”
Section: Low-level Laser Therapymentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The first LLLT device, the Hairmax Lasercomb® was approved by the US FDA and received clearance as a safe therapy for the treatment of male AGA in 2007 and female AGA in 2011 [111,112].…”
Section: Low-level Laser Therapymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although the exact mechanism of LLLT is not clear, this laser phototherapy might induce proliferation, migration, oxygenation and stimulate the transition from telogen hair follicles to anagen [110,111,113].…”
Section: Low-level Laser Therapymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, LLLT confers aesthetic benefits, including its effects on hair growth/regrowth [44][45][46][47][48], acne treatment, [49,50] and skin rejuvenation [51,52].…”
Section: Other Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…야에서 이루어지고 있다 [6,7]. 또한 관절, 골다공증 등의 근 골격계 질환의 치료에 있어서도 빠른 재생에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 저출력 레이저를 적용한 연구 사례가 나타나고 있다 [8,9].…”
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