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Clinical Trial
. 2020 Apr;19(4):878-883.
doi: 10.1111/jocd.13122. Epub 2019 Sep 16.

The effect of 1540-nm fractional erbium-glass laser in the treatment of androgenic alopecia

Mohammed K Alhattab  1 , Mohammad J Al Abdullah  2 , Murtadha H Al-Janabi  2 , Wejdan A Aljanaby  3 , Hadi A Alwakeel  2
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Clinical Trial

The effect of 1540-nm fractional erbium-glass laser in the treatment of androgenic alopecia

Mohammed K Alhattab et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Background: Androgenic alopecia is common, chronic dermatologic disorder. A variety of lasers and light sources appear to be safe and effective in the treatment of AGA.

Aims: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 1540-nm fractional erbium glass laser in the treatment of AGA.

Patients/methods: This was an interventional therapeutic study for the treatment of patients with AGA. The patients received 10 sessions with 1540-nm fractional erbium glass laser at 2-week intervals. The assessment of the response was done before and at the end of follow-up period, both objectively (the change in the density of terminal hair and the diameter of the hair shaft) and subjectively (patient satisfaction). Any adverse effects were documented during the study.

Results: Forty-seven out of 51 patients completed the study. After 5 months of laser treatment, the density of hair and hair thickness was significantly increased in both males and females (P value .001).

Conclusion: The 1540-nm fractional erbium-glass laser seems to be an effective and safe option for treatment of patients with AGA. The improvement was accomplished in a short period.

Keywords: 1540 nm; androgenic alopecia; erbium-glass; fractional; laser.

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