ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Novel Application of Light-Emitting Diode Therapy in the Treatment of Eyebrow Loss in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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- A systematic review of procedural modalities in the treatment of lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia, and discoid lupus erythematosus.Lasers in medical science · 2025Pooled it
- Full-Spectrum phototherapy in hair loss management: a systematic review of wavelength-dependent mechanisms, clinical efficacy, and future directions.Lasers in medical science · 2025Pooled it
- Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2025Review
- Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Comprehensive Guide for Cosmetic Dermatologists.Dermatology and therapy · 2025Review
- Eyebrow and Eyelash Alopecia: A Clinical Review.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundEyebrow loss in the course of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is becoming a growing issue among older females. It has a considerable negative impact on patients' quality of life. Since there is no standardized treatment, photobiomodulation with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) could be an option. Here we assess, for the first time, the efficacy of LED therapy in the treatment of eyebrow loss in females with FFA.
methods16 female patients with FFA aged 60-74 years were enrolled in the study. LED therapy was performed once a week for a 10-week session. The LEDs' effectiveness was assessed at the baseline, after 10 irradiations, and 6 months after the end of treatment during a follow-up visit.
resultsThe therapy was well tolerated. After 10 irradiations, the total eyebrow hair count increased significantly, as did the number of thick hairs and mid-thick hairs (
conclusionThe study revealed that LED therapy seems to be a novel and promising therapeutic option for eyebrow loss in patients with FFA. It is safe and well tolerated and leads to clinically and cosmetically acceptable improvement.
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