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All participants used a helmet-shaped device emitting 630\u2013690, 820\u2013880, and 910\u2013970 nm light wavelengths, for 20 minutes, daily for 24 weeks. A phototrichogram for hair density and thickness, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale score, erythema index, and sebum secretions of the scalp were evaluated at baseline and at 12 and 24 weeks.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n After 24 weeks of treatment, hair density and hair thickness were found to have significantly increased (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.01 and\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =0.013, respectively) and sebum secretion of vertex area had decreased significantly (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.01). 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