Fractional Laser Versus Radiofrequency in Androgenetic Alopecia

Fractional Microneedling Radiofrequency Versus Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser in Combination With Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

Patients with Androgenetic alopecia will be randomized into 2 groups; Group FCO2 receiving Fractional CO2 or Group FRF receiving Fractional Microneedling Radiofrequency.

Group FCO2 will be to receiving fractional CO2 to one randomized side of the scalp, and Group FRF will be receiving Fractional Microneedling radiofrequency to one randomized side of the scalp.

All patients will receive 4 sessions with 4-week intervals.each session will be followed by immediate topical application of 6 puffs (=1 mL) of minoxidil 5% solution twice daily and also in between the sessions and during follow up period

Inclusion Criteria:

• • both genders are included.

  • Patients above 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Patients with patchy hair loss.

  • Patients with Telogen Effluvium or diffuse alopecia areata.
  • Patients with cicatricial alopecias.
  • Patients with associated inflammatory scalp disorders such as psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.
  • Patients with collagen vascular disorders.
  • Prior use of topical steroids on scalp in the previous 2 weeks.
  • Prior use of systemic steroids in the previous 1 month.