Photobiomodulation therapy for androgenetic alopecia: A clinician’s guide to home-use devices cleared by the Federal Drug Administration

Dodd, Erin; Winter, M.; Hordinsky, Maria; Sadick, Neil S.; Farah, Ronda S.

doi:10.1080/14764172.2017.1383613

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“…The efficacy of PDT for the treatment of hair loss is reported in several published studies [ 117 ]. Main reported evidence refers to LLLT as the most used light source [ 118 – 120 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Photodynamic and photobiological effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy in dermatological disease: an update

Sorbellini¹,

Rucco²,

Rinaldi³

2018

Lasers Med Sci

103

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Benefit deriving from the use of light is known since ancient time, but, only in the last decades of twentieth century, we witnessed the rapid expansion of knowledge and techniques. Light-emitted diode (LED)-based devices represent the emerging and safest tool for the treatment of many conditions such as skin inflammatory conditions, aging, and disorders linked to hair growth. The present work reviews the current knowledge about LED-based therapeutic approaches in different skin and hair disorders. LED therapy represents the emerging and safest tool for the treatment of many conditions such as skin inflammatory conditions, aging, and disorders linked to hair growth. The use of LED in the treatment of such conditions has now entered common practice among dermatologists. Additional controlled studies are still needed to corroborate the efficacy of such kind of treatment.

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“…The efficacy of PDT for the treatment of hair loss is reported in several published studies [ 117 ]. Main reported evidence refers to LLLT as the most used light source [ 118 – 120 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Photodynamic and photobiological effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy in dermatological disease: an update

Sorbellini¹,

Rucco²,

Rinaldi³

2018

Lasers Med Sci

103

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“…It is imperative to reassure parents of the benign nature of the disease and provide realistic expectations that these children will not spontaneously grow long hair in the future. Photobiomodulation can be a safe option that could be tried in the future …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Short anagen syndrome: Case series and literature review

Oberlin

Maddy

Martínez‐Velasco

et al. 2018

Pediatric Dermatology

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“…LLLT has become widely popular due to commercially available devices that can be used at home, are of low cost, are easy to navigate, and have a great safety profile. To date, there are 29 FDA cleared devices for the treatment of pattern hair loss in males, females, or both [14]. LLLT has biostimulatory effects on tissues and is presumed to prolong anagen (growth phase), stimulate anagen reentry from telogen (resting phase), and inhibit early transition to catagen (regression phase) [9, 15, 16].…”

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confidence: 99%

Examining the Safety and Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Review of the Literature

Egger

Resnik

Aickara

et al. 2020

Skin Appendage Disord

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Pattern hair loss is the most common type of alopecia. Standard of care involves long-term use of topical medications with limited effectiveness. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has become a popular alternative treatment. Here, we examine published clinical trials to establish whether the breadth of evidence supports LLLT for pattern hair loss. Methods: A literature search was conducted within the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Trials databases to identify original articles evaluating hair regrowth following LLLT. Articles were selected based on use of 600-1,100 nm wavelengths, treatment time ≥16 weeks, and objective evaluation for hair regrowth. Results: Ten randomized controlled trials were included, of which 8 compared LLLT to sham device and 1 to no treatment. The study populations varied, with 3 studies evaluating only women. All sham-device controlled studies demonstrated statistically significant increase in hair diameter or density (p < 0.01) following LLLT. Discussion: Based on our review of the literature, LLLT appears to be effective for treating pattern hair loss in both men and women. These laser devices have good safety profiles, with only minor adverse effects reported. However, physicians should be cautious when drawing conclusions as some studies included have a relationship with industry.

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Photobiomodulation therapy for androgenetic alopecia: A clinician’s guide to home-use devices cleared by the Federal Drug Administration

Abstract: AGA, androgenetic alopecia; FDA, Food and Drug Administration; IEC, International Electrotechnical Commission; LED, light-emitting diode; PBMT, photobiomodulation therapy.

Cited by 31 publications

References 40 publications

Photodynamic and photobiological effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy in dermatological disease: an update

Photodynamic and photobiological effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy in dermatological disease: an update

Short anagen syndrome: Case series and literature review

Examining the Safety and Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Review of the Literature

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