Use of low-level laser therapy as monotherapy or concomitant therapy for male and female Androgenetic alopecia

Abstract

Background:Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss in men and in women. Currently, minoxidil and finasteride are the treatments with the highest levels of medical evidence, but patients who exhibit intolerance or poor response to these treatments are in need of additional treatment modalities.Objective:The aim was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for AGA, either as monotherapy or as concomitant therapy with minoxidil or finasteride, in an office-based setting.Materials and Methods:Retrospective observational study of male and female patients with AGA, treated with the 655 nm-HairMax Laser Comb®, in an office-based setting. Efficacy was assessed with global photographic imaging.Results:Of 32 patients (21 female, 11 male), 8 showed significant, 20 moderate, and 4 no improvement. Improvement was seen both with monotherapy and with concomitant therapy. Improvement was observed as early as 3 months and was sustained up to a maximum observation time of 24 months. No adverse reactions were reported.Conclusions:LLLT represents a potentially effective treatment for both male and female AGA, either as monotherapy or concomitant therapy. Combination treatments with minoxidil, finasteride, and LLLT may act synergistic to enhance hair growth.

Low-level laser therapy for androgenic alopecia

“…[ 5 ]” The present study by Munck et al . [ 1 ] at least involved global evaluation which is also a key measurement of the visible changes in hair density and the results closely paralleled the results found in the 4 objective studies.…”

“…We would like to discuss on the report on “low-level laser therapy for androgenic alopecia. [ 1 ]” Munck et al . have reported that “low-level laser therapy (LLLT) represents a potentially effective treatment for both male and female androgenetic alopecia, either as monotherapy or concomitant therapy.…”

“…have reported that “low-level laser therapy (LLLT) represents a potentially effective treatment for both male and female androgenetic alopecia, either as monotherapy or concomitant therapy. [ 1 ]” In fact, it is no doubt that LLLT is useful alopecia treatment. Nevertheless, there are issued to further study.…”

“…[ 2 ]” In addition, as noted by Gupta and Daigle,[ 3 ] it is still requires for further good trial to conclude for the exact non bias result of LLLT. In available studies, including to the present report by Munck et al .,[ 1 ] “power, confounding and analysis issues” are the common weak points.…”

Cosmetic Procedures in the Treatment of Alopecia

“…Eight patients showed significant improvement, 20 patients showed moderate improvement while no improvement was observed in four patients. Improvement was observed in both monotherapy and the dual therapy group [103]. Previously, a Laser comb has been tested in 110 patients with AGA in a double-blind, sham device-controlled, multicenter, and 26-week trial.…”