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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
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December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
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Photobiomodulation effectively improves skin and hair conditions with minimal side effects.
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There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
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