Fractional Lasers for Hair Restoration: A Scoping Review.

IF 2.3 3区医学 Q2 DERMATOLOGY

Dermatologic Surgery Pub Date : 2026-10-02 DOI:10.1097/DSS.0000000000005365

Dana Sous, Payvand Kamrani, Maya Firsowicz, Sabrina Fabi

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Abstract

Background: Hair loss affects millions worldwide, with substantial implications for individuals' self-esteem and overall quality of life. Traditional treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation have been used successfully in the treatment of hair loss, with each having its own limitations. Researchers continue to explore novel interventions for hair restoration, with laser therapies gaining more attention in recent years.

Objective: To review published literature on the use of fractional lasers for treatment of androgenetic alopecia.

Materials and methods: A search of PubMed and Google Scholar was conducted in March 2025. Findings of relevant studies were summarized and synthesized in this review.

Results: Research has demonstrated the efficacy of fractional laser therapy for hair restoration with minimal side effects reported, although the data are largely drawn from smaller-scale studies.

Conclusion: Fractional laser therapy is emerging as an effective modality for hair restoration; however, larger, randomized investigations are needed for more definitive conclusions.

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分数激光用于头发修复：范围审查。

背景：脱发影响着全球数百万人，对个人自尊和整体生活质量有着重大影响。包括米诺地尔、非那雄胺和头发移植在内的传统治疗方法已经成功地用于治疗脱发，但每种方法都有其局限性。研究人员继续探索新的干预方法来恢复头发，激光治疗近年来越来越受到关注。目的：回顾已发表的关于分次激光治疗雄激素性脱发的文献。材料与方法：于2025年3月检索PubMed和谷歌Scholar。本文对相关研究结果进行了总结和综合。结果：尽管数据主要来自小规模的研究，但研究已经证明了分次激光治疗对头发修复的疗效，并且副作用最小。结论：分次激光治疗是一种有效的毛发修复方式；然而，需要更大规模的随机调查才能得出更明确的结论。

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Dermatologic Surgery 医学-皮肤病学

CiteScore

3.10

自引率

16.70%

发文量

547

期刊介绍： Exclusively devoted to dermatologic surgery, the Dermatologic Surgery journal publishes the most clinically comprehensive and up-to-date information in its field. This unique monthly journal provides today’s most expansive and in-depth coverage of cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery and skin cancer through peer-reviewed original articles, extensive illustrations, case reports, ongoing features, literature reviews and correspondence. The journal provides information on the latest scientific information for all types of dermatologic surgery including: -Ambulatory phlebectomy- Blepharoplasty- Body contouring- Chemical peels- Cryosurgery- Curettage and desiccation- Dermabrasion- Excision and closure- Flap Surgery- Grafting- Hair restoration surgery- Injectable neuromodulators- Laser surgery- Liposuction- Microdermabrasion- Microlipoinjection- Micropigmentation- Mohs micrographic surgery- Nail surgery- Phlebology- Sclerotherapy- Skin cancer surgery- Skin resurfacing- Soft-tissue fillers. Dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons consider this a must-read publication for anyone in the field.