Efficacy and Safety of Fractional Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

J Cosmet Dermatol · 2026 · PMC13168682 · PMID 42121331

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The pooled analysis showed an MD of 23.34 (95% CI: −12.82 to 59.50), which did not reach statistical significance ( p = 0.132) and exhibited substantial heterogeneity ( I 2 = 99.8%).

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