The use of phototherapy with different wavelengths in the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

Abstract

Introduction: Phototherapy has been identified as a safe, non-invasive, and promising resource for the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of phototherapy on the treatment of AGA using two different wavelengths: red and blue. Both red and blue light, under the parameters tested in this study, allowed an increase in hair density, a reduction in the central parting, and promoted an increase in the number of terminal hairs after the treatments, as well as a reduction in vellus hairs.  

Methodology: Ten volunteers were selected (GLV n=5) and (GLA N=5), all diagnosed with AGA and approved by the ethics committee with opinion number 5,761,579. Interventions were carried out using Vênus equipment (MMOptics, São Carlos, Brazil) with Group GLV λ=660nm, 4J and Group GLA λ=440 nm, 4J. The interventions were performed once a week, for 90 days, totaling 12 treatment sessions. Hair progression was assessed by photographic record and the ratio of vellus to terminal hairs was performed by digital trichoscopy imaging (Dino Lite; New Taipei City, Taiwan, China). 

Results and Conclusion: Both red and blue light, under the parameters tested in this study, allowed an increase in hair density, a reduction in the central parting, and promoted an increase in the number of terminal hairs after the treatments, as well as a reduction in vellus hairs.