Novel application of light-emitting diode therapy in the treatment of eyebrow loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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Background: Eyebrow 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. Methods: 16 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. Results: The 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 (p = 0.002, p = 0.002, and p = 0.044, respectively). During the follow-up visit, the total number of eyebrow hairs remained significantly higher than before treatment (p = 0.002). Conclusion: The 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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Punkty i sloty autorów
| Autor | Dyscyplina | PkD / PkDAut | Slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartosińska Joanna, dr hab. n. med. | nauki medyczne | 33,3333 | 0,3333 |
| Gerkowicz Agnieszka (Krakowska), dr n. med. | nauki medyczne | 33,3333 | 0,3333 |
| Krasowska Dorota, prof. dr hab. n. med. | nauki medyczne | 33,3333 | 0,3333 |
Punkty i sloty dyscyplin
| Dyscyplina | PkD / PkDAut | Slot |
|---|---|---|
| nauki medyczne | 100,0000 | 1,0000 |
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| Zewnętrzna baza danych: | • Scopus • Web of Science |
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| Rekord utworzony: | 14 października 2021 11:56 |
| Ostatnia aktualizacja: | 2 lutego 2024 09:48 |