Effects of Electro-Phototherapy Combined with Aromatherapy on Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    December 2018 in “ LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas) ”
    Juliany Ferreira Forte, Aline Barbosa Teixeira Martins, Daniela Gardano Bucharles Mont’Alverne
    TLDR Combining electro-phototherapy with aromatherapy may improve hair growth and scalp health in men.
    The study investigated the effects of electrotherapy combined with aromatherapy on male androgenetic alopecia. Conducted from August to October 2018, it involved 5 men with an average age of 29.8 years. The treatment protocol included high-frequency therapy, red laser application, and a blend of essential and vegetable oils. Results showed a 60% increase in hair shaft thickness without changes to the scalp, and participants reported satisfaction with the treatment. Dermatologists' evaluations showed a Kappa agreement level of 0.62, indicating a statistically significant improvement in hair condition.
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