LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY
FOR HAIR GROWTH

However, application of low level laser therapy (LLLT) to the scalp!!

Alopecia or hair loss is a common issue affecting more than half of the population worldwide. Androgenetic alopecia (Hair loss) can affect up to 70% of men (male pattern balding) and 40% of women (female pattern balding) at some stages of their life.

While men typically present with a distinctive hair loss pattern involving hairline recession and vertex balding, women normally exhibit a diffuse hair thinning over the top of their scalps. For both men and women, losing their hair is a always disappointing.

Only two approved drugs have been in use so far – minoxidil and finasteride, with minimal results. Hai transplant surgery is the other treatment alternative. However, application of low level laser therapy (LLLT) to the scalp, also is proved and safe alternative or an additional treatment for hair loss.

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What is low-level laser therapy?

LLLT is also called red light therapy, cold laser, soft laser, biostimulation or photobiomodulation.

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How Does Low-Level Laser help Hair Regrowth ?

Laser hair therapy uses medical-grade lasers to deliver safe, low level laser light to your scalp. Like the water and nutrients are absorbed by plants, LASER light energy is absorbed by your hair follicles so that your hair can continue to grow. As the light is absorbed, microcirculation increases, thereby distributing more abundant blood supply and nutrients to the hair follicle. Low level laser light stimulates cellular activity in your follicles to help diminish hair loss while helping regrow hair.

The hair growth cycle consists of three phases: growth (anagen phase), resting (telogen phase) and shedding (catagen phase). Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia depends on a testosterone derivative in the skin, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Low level laser therapy is believed to increase blood flow in the scalp and stimulate metabolism in catagen or telogen follicles, resulting in the production of anagen hair.

Who are the best candidates for low level laser therapy for hair regrowth ?

Low level laser therapy is intended for men and women with thinning hair or pattern baldness caused by a hereditary condition. Physicians use a system known as the Norwood-Hamilton Classification (men) and the Ludwig-Savin Scale (women) to describe the degree of hair loss. Low level laser therapy is intended for promotion of hair growth in males who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V, in females who have Ludwig (Savin) I-4, II-1, II-2 classification of hair loss pattern and Receding hairlines.

How is low level laser hair therapy administered ?

Laser hair therapy may be delivered in a salon by professionals trained in its administration, or at home. Two to three times week.

In general, laser hair therapy is meant for men and women with all lengths of hair that are noticing thinning. This would potentially mean they are in the early stages of hair loss.

  • in-salon hoods or overhead panels
  • bonnet or head caps
  • hand-held devices.

Two to three times weekly treatments are typically recommended, and consist of a 8 to 15-minute exposure of the scalp to light-emitting diodes under a bonnet or head cap or using a handheld comb or brush. Scalp treatment and massages that promote blood circulation may be done additionally as part of the treatment.

Benefits of laser therapy for hair loss

  • Can be administered in both men and women and for all hair lenghts
  • It is painless and non-invasive without any adverse effects
  • Low level laser hair therapy is relatively inexpensive
  • It requires minimal time commitment
  • Many low level laser therapy devices are portable, so they can be done at home as well
  • Stimulates hair regrowth
  • Reduces further hair loss
  • Increases hair strentgh and density (fullness)
  • Improvement is reported in some users after 12 to 26 weeks of use, with reduced hair fall and noticeable hair growth.

A word of caution about LLLT

  • Laser therapy should not be used concomitantly with other medications or products that are photosensitising

If you’re looking to grow your hair and prevent hair thinning, low-level laser hair therapy may be a good option. Always choose the right doctor and clinic, so that you are reassured of the treatment options and best possible equipment and technology.