Androgenetic alopecia treatment: associating 1550nm erbium-glass laser with drug injections of active principles



Document title: Androgenetic alopecia treatment: associating 1550nm erbium-glass laser with drug injections of active principles
Journal: Surgical & cosmetic dermatology
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000408703
ISSN: 1984-5510
Authors: 1
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Institutions: 1Faculdade de Medicina de Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Hospital de Base, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo. Brasil
Year:
Season: Ene-Mar
Volumen: 9
Number: 1
Pages: 19-23
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Analítico, descriptivo
English abstract Androgenetic alopecia is the most common type of hair loss in men and women. Nowadays, medication based treatments are the most frequently used nevertheless they yield poor results. More recently, the use of lasers has been proposed to treat this condition. At the same time, the infiltration of medications in the scalp has also been growing as a therapeutic option, although there are few scientific studies on this treatment modality. Objective: To evaluate the results of using 1,550nm Erbium-Glass laser associated with the injection of active principles (minoxidil, finasteride, growth factors and a vitamin complex) for the treatment of male and female androgenetic alopecia. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out with patients with androgenetic alopecia diagnosis, who underwent monthly sessions of the proposed combination therapy. The results were evaluated by means of comparative photographs taken before and after the treatment period and the assessment of the patients’ opinion. Results: Sixty-two patients were treated with 3 to 14 sessions; 48.39% of patients had mild improvement, and 46.77% had significant improvement. The vast majority (96.77%) was satisfied with the treatment. The patients who were very satisfied with the outcomes underwent a greater number of sessions (more than six, on average). Conclusions: The association of 1,550nm Erbium-Glass laser therapy with the injection of active principles in the scalp is an effective and safe option for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Portuguese abstract A alopecia androgenética é a forma mais comum de perda de cabelos em homens e mulheres. As opções de tratamento com medicações são as mais utilizadas atualmente, embora tragam poucos resultados. Recentemente o uso do laser tem sido sugerido para tratar essa entidade. A infiltração de medicação no couro cabeludo também vem crescendo como opção terapêutica, apesar de existirem poucos trabalhos científicos sobre esse tratamento. Objetivo: Avaliar o resultado do uso do laser de Erbium Glass 1550nm associado à infiltração de ativos (minoxidil, finasterida, fatores de crescimento e complexo vitamínico) para tratamento da alopecia androgenética masculina e feminina. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de pacientes com esse diagnóstico, submetidos a sessões mensais da associação terapêutica proposta. Os resultados foram avaliados por meio de fotografias comparativas realizadas antes e após o período de tratamento e de pesquisa de opinião dos pacientes. Resultados: Foram tratados 62 pacientes, com sessões, cujo número variou de três a 14; 48,39% dos pacientes apresentaram melhora discreta, e 46,77% melhora importante. A maioria (96,77%) ficou satisfeita com o tratamento. Os pacientes muito satisfeitos realizaram maior número de sessões, em média mais de seis. Conclusões: A associação de laserterapia com Erbium Glass 1550nm e infiltração de ativos no couro cabeludo é opção eficaz e segura para o tratamento da alopecia androgenética
Disciplines: Medicina
Keyword: Dermatología,
Terapéutica y rehabilitación,
Alopecia androgenética,
Laserterapia,
Láser de erbio,
Minoxidil,
Finasterida
Keyword: Medicine,
Dermatology,
Therapeutics and rehabilitation,
Androgenetic alopecia,
Laser therapy,
Erbium laser,
Minoxidil,
Finasteride
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