Description

Laser light therapy or sometimes referred as low-level laser therapy stimulates hair growth as well as prevent future hair loss even after stopping the treatment. Laser light therapy is low level exposure to near infrared radiation. The therapy involves placing the scalp (areas to be treated) under infrared-emitting laser diodes. On the one hand, laser therapy can permanently remove body hair. On the other, it can accelerate hair growth rates and even increase hair follicle proliferation in humans and this is possible because it accelerates the regeneration of crushed nerves and encourages hair follicle proliferation and it also depends upon the wavelength, exposure time, and frequency of exposure. What Type of Balding Does It Treat? Low laser therapy treats androgenetic alopecia which is a genetic condition that is the most common form of balding pattern observed in both male and female. People with androgenetic alopecia have a gene that makes them more reactive to the effects of the androgenic hormone, called Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT grows in the roots of hair follicles and in genetically more sensitive person it causes hair follicles to decrease in size and gradually follicles become so inactive and dormant that it stops growing leading to hair loss. Working of Low Laser Hair Therapy The hair growth happens in three phases namely, anagen phase being the growth phase, followed by catagen phase, called the transition phase and the final phase being the Telogen phase. It is in the third phase that the hair become dormant and stops growing. The low laser therapy works by stimulating the hair follicles and moving them to anagen phase. The therapy works by using a low label infrared light of wavelength 630 to 670 nanometre, as light of this wavelength is absorbed by the hair follicles. The light penetrates through the scalp, stimulating the epidermal stern cells, which pushes the regeneration of hair follicles. This helps in increase in the flow of blood and stimulates metabolic process necessary for hair growth, thus preventing formation of DHT in the follicles region. How effective is Laser Light Therapy? The treatment is highly effective in treating weaker and thinner hair follicles making hair stronger and healthier, and thus stopping hair loss. The main concern is that it only works when the hair follicle is active, because in dead hair follicles there is no hair regeneration. Hence, it is advisable to start the therapy as soon as possible. Treatment time and way of administration Low laser therapy can be done at clinic or at salon or even at home, because the laser machine used are handy and portable, requiring 2-3 treatment per week and each treatment lasts for around 15-20 minutes. The results start showing after 3 to 4 months. The therapy can be carried out using, in saloon hoods/ overhead panels, head caps or hand-held device. Following are two different types of laser therapy treatments, generally used- Laser Combs. Laser diodes are in the form of hair built between the bristles and can be used anytime and anyplace, just to give quick low laser hair therapy. Personal Laser Helmets. Laser diodes are in the form of wearable portable helmets. The advantage is that it saves time and resources to make visit to doctor and is very handy to use. Laser hair therapy may be delivered in clinic, salon or salon by trained professionals; the person administering the therapy should know how to operate the laser machine and the proper way to do it. Scalp treatment and massages that promote blood circulation may be used additionally as part of the program. Under proper guidance, laser light therapy could be one of the best methods for hair loss treatment. Following are benefits for using low laser therapy First and foremost, important is it has completely no side effects. The procedure is painless and less time consuming. This therapy can be combined with medication also, for quick results. Comparatively less costly, and used for both men and women.