Comparison of low-level light therapy and combination therapy of 5% minoxidil in the treatment of female pattern hair loss.
Lasers Med Sci
; 36(5): 1085-1093, 2021 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
This study was conducted in order to compare the safety and efficacy of LLLT, 5% minoxidil, and combination therapy in the treatment of FPHL. A randomized controlled trial was developed to study the effect of LLLT on FPHL using a device called iHelmet®, which is equipped with 200 5mW laser diode source (650 nm) arrays. Ninety Ludwig's types II-III FPHL patients were randomly divided into 3 groups LLLT group (A), 5% minoxidil group (B), and combination group(C). Hair density, hair diameter, and scalp oil-secretion were detected to evaluate the treatment effect. Significant improvement of hair density and hair diameter was observed in all stages of FPHL after treatment. Oil-secretion of the three groups was decreased after treatment. The effectiveness of reducing oil-secretion in LLLT group and combination group was higher than minoxidil group (P < 0.05). For improving hair diameter and hair density, combination group was better than LLLT and minoxidil groups. No side effects were reported. Our study illustrated that LLLT is a safe and effective treatment for FPHL. Besides, LLLT can significantly improve its efficacy when used in combination with 5% minoxidil.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Terapia por Luz de Baja Intensidad
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Alopecia
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Minoxidil
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Lasers Med Sci
Asunto de la revista:
BIOTECNOLOGIA
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RADIOLOGIA
Año:
2021
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Article