TY - JOUR
T1 - Photobiomodulation and hair growth
AU - Kitley, Molly B
AU - Farah, Ronda S.
PY - 2018/6/6
Y1 - 2018/6/6
N2 - Since the initial Food and Drug Administration clearance of the first photobiomodulation device for androgenetic alopecia in 2007, the market for these devices has rapidly expanded. Sixteen unique devices are currently available to consumers with varying designs, treatment durations and frequency. While the precise mechanism for hair growth stimulation remains to be elucidated, current evidence suggests the laser light alters hair cycle duration to promote the anagen growth phase. Photobiomodulation devices have an excellent safety profile with pruritus and skin dryness reported to be the most common side effects. Overall, research has demonstrated clinical efficacy of these devices, including randomized controlled studies. As photobiomodulation continues to emerge as a treatment modality for androgenetic alopecia, additional information on the most effective light sources, precise light wavelength, treatment schedule, and effectiveness on various hair diseases is still needed.
AB - Since the initial Food and Drug Administration clearance of the first photobiomodulation device for androgenetic alopecia in 2007, the market for these devices has rapidly expanded. Sixteen unique devices are currently available to consumers with varying designs, treatment durations and frequency. While the precise mechanism for hair growth stimulation remains to be elucidated, current evidence suggests the laser light alters hair cycle duration to promote the anagen growth phase. Photobiomodulation devices have an excellent safety profile with pruritus and skin dryness reported to be the most common side effects. Overall, research has demonstrated clinical efficacy of these devices, including randomized controlled studies. As photobiomodulation continues to emerge as a treatment modality for androgenetic alopecia, additional information on the most effective light sources, precise light wavelength, treatment schedule, and effectiveness on various hair diseases is still needed.
KW - Alopecia
KW - Androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
KW - Hair growth
KW - Laser
KW - Light-emitting diodes
KW - Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
KW - Photobiomodulation (PBM)
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U2 - 10.1007/978-3-319-76118-3_21
DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-76118-3_21
M3 - Article
SP - 367
EP - 374
JO - Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine
JF - Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine
ER -