Efeitos da eletrofototerapia associado a aromaterapia na Alopecia Androgenética masculina

Abstract

Introduction:Androgenetic alopecia (AAG) is characterized by alteration in the hair cycle, leading to progressive follicular miniaturization with conversion of finer, shorter and less pigmented terminal yarns. Objective: To verify the effects of electrotherapy associated with aromatherapy in the treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia. Methodology:An uncontrolled experimental study in individuals with androgenetic alopecia performed in the period from August to October 2018. Sample of convenience, non-probabilistic. A capillary assessment sheet containing sociodemographic and pathological data was applied. After the home use of anti-fall shampoo and tonic was directed. Before the first care, and after the tenth session, photographs were taken of the affected region. Specialists used the Likert scale, and reported whether or not they agreed with the participant's capillary improvement. The photograph was also made with the use of the dermoscope, in order to analyze the kenogenicostia. The treatments began with high frequency for five minutes, followed by the use of the red laser in a punctual way and to finish it was applied to the scalp a blend of oléos essences and vegetables that was removed after thirty minutes. Participants answered a satisfaction questionnaire. For the agreement analysis of the specialists, Kappa index was applied. The descriptive data were presented by Mean ± Standard Deviation (SD) or absolute and percentage numbers. It was considered statistically significant when p≤0.05. Results:5 men with androgenetic alopecia, with a mean age of 29.8 ± 5.2 years. In the evaluation of the photos of dermatologists, a general agreement level (Kappa) of 0.62 with p <0.001 was found, in the evaluation of the photograph by the trichoscope, an increase in the thickness of the hair shaft was reported in 60% of the cases, but no change in the scalp. In the satisfaction questionnaire the majority reported satisfaction regarding the treatment offered. Conclusion:There was an improvement in androgenetic alopecia, with an increase in the thickness of the hair shaft, but no changes in the scalp, as well as the volunteers were satisfied with the treatment offered.