Laser Hair Loss Therapy

Laser therapy has been around for many years, and its main use is to stimulate wound healing, decrease inflammation, and lessen intense chronic pain. Low level laser therapy is a non-invasive technology, and the first low level therapeutic laser was developed in the 1960s, and the findings showed that there was an improved healing of wounds through the use of this treatment.

When it comes to low level laser therapy for the treatment of hair loss, the theory is that chromophores absorb the laser light, which in turn stimulates hair growth in the balding areas. This is due to the possibility of increased blood flow and increased oxygen flow to the area, which could in turn stimulate the hair follicle at the cellular level and cause weak or thin hair to become stronger and thicker.

The use of the term “possibility” is because this theory has yet to be scientifically proven, and some clinicians believe that the effects are due to a photochemical reaction produced by the interaction of the laser light with the hair follicle. The belief is that the reaction changes the cell’s internal processing and signals it to start growing rather than slowly dying.

The research shows that hairs which have already begun to thin in diameter or miniaturize, to use the scientific term, apparently respond to the treatment. Although in completely bald areas the research shows that there is no change. The treatment would typically take up to twelve months to show any new hair growth, if indeed it happens at all.

This raises the question - who is likely to benefit most from laser hair loss therapy?

Men and women who suffer for androgenic alopecia, or genetic induced pattern baldness, appear to be the best candidates for the use of low level laser treatment. There appears to be some evidence that low level laser treatment may also work better if used in conjunction with Minoxidil - the over the counter medication used for hair growth - and also with finasteride - a prescription pill.

Low level laser treatment may be more beneficial for women who are suffering with hair loss, as they tend not to have balding spots on the scalp, but suffer more with a typically diffuse type of hair loss, in that it is spread throughout the scalp. Men would generally have more area of scalp which are totally bald.

Unfortunately, laser therapy does not lead to permanent results and it is necessary to continue with the therapy in order for the hair to keep growing. There is not as much clinical data available in relation to low level laser treatment as there is for proven treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. There are many reports and studies which show its effectiveness, however, none of these studies were conducted in a controlled scientific manner over a long period of time - that is, for more than a six month period.

Many of the reports in fact are subjective as they are from individuals who have used the therapy themselves. However, the lack of evidence does not mean that the treatment does not work, but it does underline the need for more in-depth, long-term scientific research to be carried out on the effectiveness of low level laser treatment

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