Trichogenic effect of low level laser therapy combined with platelet-rich plasma for the management of androgenetic alopecia

Background: (AGA) is a very common hair disorder in men, Topical minoxidil and more recently low-level light therapy and Platelet-rich plasma therapy have been used in the management of (AGA). Objectives: To assess the Trichogenic effect of LLLT combined with PRP in the management of AGA. Patients and methods: Forty seven patients with AGAwere subjected to PRP therapy plus LLLT, affected area of all patients were treated for three months and then follow up for another three months. Efficacy was evaluated using global photography, folliscopic pictures analysis, answers for standardized hair growth questions and score of patient Gratification. Results: There was statistically significant improvement in diameter, vellus hair, terminal hair and density after treatment for three months although these improvements were decreased at three month after stoppage of treatment but still better than the baseline. Conclusion combination of LLLT with PRP could be a good treatment modality of AGA

Laser therapy · Low level laser therapy · Minoxidil · Platelet · Platelet-rich plasma · Vellus hair · Dermatologic Treatments and Research · Hair Growth and Disorders · Medicine · Urologic and reproductive health conditions · Dermatology · Internal Medicine