Patients diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), classified as Norwood-Hamilton scale grades 2-4 and have not undergone any treatment within the 6 months prior to study enrollment. androgenetic alopecia
Conditions
Interventions
Patients underwent 10 treatment sessions of 675-nm laser, scheduled twice weekly for 5 consecutive weeks.
Experimental Device
Laser
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Male patients - Age 20-60 years old - Patients diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), classified as Norwood-Hamilton scale grades 2-4 and have not undergone any treatment within the 6 months prior to study enrollment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Patients with a history of hair disorders other than androgenetic alopecia. - Patients with a history of collagen disorders such as Cushing syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. - Patients who have previously undergone laser therapy or radiotherapy on the scalp. - Patients who smoke or have a history of heavy alcohol consumption. - Patients with dermatitis, wounds, or skin infections in the treatment area. - Patients with a history of thyroid disease or liver disease. - Patients with a history of cancer, currently receiving cancer treatment, or with skin cancer in the treatment area. - Patients with a history of immunodeficiency, including HIV infection or AIDS. - Patients with a history of abnormal photosensitivity. - Patients who have received topical and/or oral medications, platelet-rich plasma injections, or alternative treatments deemed by the investigator to potentially affect the study within 6 months before enrollment. - Patients with a history of hormone therapy or contraceptive use, both oral and injectable. - Patients with a history of keloids or skin lesions in the treatment area. - Patients with a history of psychiatric disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hair count 1st treatment, 5th treatment, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months Trichoscan,Hair Density 1st treatment, 5th treatment, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months Trichoscan,Hair Thickness 1st treatment, 5th treatment, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months Trichoscan | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score 1st-10th treatment Visual Analog Scale,Safety 1st-10th treatment Adverse event | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWoraphong Manuskiatti
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Outcome results
None listed