Low Light Laser Therapy
An effective non-surgical treatment for hair loss, low level laser therapy has a success rate of more than 80% and involves short pain free treatments.
Photons are injected into the tissues of the scalp during low-level laser therapy, which is also known as red light therapy and cold laser therapy. Weak cells take up these photons and use them to promote hair growth. The process is generally acknowledged to be less intrusive, safe, and pleasant than hair transplant surgery.
The theory of laser treatment for hair loss is that the low-dose laser treatments invigorate circulation and stimulation that encourages hair follicles to grow hair
Who are the best candidates for low level laser therapy for hair loss?
For both men and women with pattern baldness or thinning hair due to a genetic disorder, low level laser therapy is recommended. To characterize the extent of hair loss, doctors employ the Ludwig-Savin Scale for women and the Norwood-Hamilton Classification for males. For males with Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V and females with Fitzpatrick skin phototypes I to IV and Ludwig (Savin) I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal patterns of hair loss, low intensity laser therapy is meant to stimulate hair growth.
How does laser hair therapy work?
Three phases make up the hair development cycle: the anagen phase (growing), the catagen phase (resting), and the telogen phase (shedding). Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a testosterone derivative found in the skin, is what causes hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. Anagen hair is thought to be produced by low intensity laser therapy by stimulating the metabolism of catagen or telogen follicles and increasing blood supply to the scalp. In principle:
When light photons interact with cytochrome C oxidase, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is produced. In the hair follicle cells, this is transformed into cyclic AMP, which releases energy and activates the metabolic pathways required for hair growth.
Increased vascularization to the scalp results from the release of nitric oxide from cells, which supplies nutrients and oxygen to the roots of hair.
DHT accumulation that is too great is avoided.
How is low level laser hair therapy administered
Professionals trained in the administration of laser hair therapy can provide it at clinics.
Treatments usually involve applying light-emitting diodes to the scalp twice or three times a week for eight to fifteen minutes, either with a handheld brush or comb or beneath a bonnet or head cap.
Additional treatments that could be included in the program include massages that stimulate blood circulation and scalp therapy.
Low level laser therapy service providers emphasize the value of regularity, which includes making several appointments (about twice a week) over an extended period of time (usually one year).
Benefits of laser therapy for hair loss
Low-level laser therapy is appropriate for both genders.
There have been no known negative effects.
It is painless and clean.
Low-level laser hair therapy can be obtained for a fair price.
It takes very little time to complete using certain portable low-level laser treatment devices
On top of the head/crown and along the forehead's hairline, hair growth is possible.
Increases hair strength - It has been shown to help make hair thicker, stronger and healthier.