New laser treatment aims to regrow hair in darker skin tones
NCT ID NCT06885112
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a laser device called FoLix to improve hair loss in 40 adults with darker skin (Fitzpatrick types V-VI). Participants will receive 4 treatments, one month apart. Researchers will compare before-and-after photos and hair counts to see if the laser helps hair grow back.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- FoLix fractional non-ablative laser device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new hair-loss treatment option specifically for people with darker skin tones.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 40 people and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the laser may not work for all types of hair loss.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UnionDerm
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10003, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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