Rufus R. Noble Weary about the hair stands tangled in your hair brush or scattered around your sink after a long leisurely shower? Are you sick and tired of looking in the mirror and seeing an older version of yourself staring back at you?
If you are among the millions who are suffering from hair loss, then you must be considering some alternatives to treat this problem.
One of the most modern alternative treatments is the hair loss laser comb. Although this particular treatment is known as one of the most innovative concepts of modern hair loss treatment, it is sometimes met with cynicism and skepticism. Many doubt the effectiveness of treating hair loss this way because this hair loss therapy is relatively new and some feel that there is not enough evidence to show that laser technology is able to stimulate hair regrowth.
However, there are significant proofs from individuals and from various clinical trials that support the ability of the hair loss laser comb to stimulate hair regrowth and stop hair loss from recurring. Let’s take a closer look at the concept behind this modern laser hair treatment.
The laser comb for hair loss revolves around the principle of light healing using the Low Laser Light Therapy (LLLT).
The lasers used in laser therapy to treat alopecia or hair loss are different from the types of laser that can burn or create incisions. LLLT is also known as laser phototherapy, cold laser therapy, low-power laser therapy (LPLT), low-intensity laser, low-energy laser therapy, soft laser, biostimulation laser, therapeutic laser, and when applied to acupressure points, laser acupuncture.
These types of lasers do not produce heat and cannot cause damage to the skin. Instead, these lasers produce light energy that passes through the upper layers of the skin without harming it and is absorbed by the cells in the scalp. Through this process called phototherapy, it is said that the light energy improves cell function, thus stimulating the healing process of weak hair follicles.
Laser hair therapy provided by the laser comb works by increasing blood flow to the follicles. This photo-bio-therapy occurs when laser light is absorbed by the cells in the scalp causing stimulation of cell metabolism, thereby improving blood flow. When there is improvement of blood circulation, there will be a greater chance for hair regrowth. Increasing the ‘circulation’ means nutrients and freshly oxygenated blood are available to the hair follicle, which in turn enhances or speeds up the natural hair growth cycle.
In addition, as a non-invasive treatment, the hair loss laser comb spares the patient the pain caused by surgical techniques such as scalp reduction and hair transplants. Moreover, the patient doesn’t have to suffer from side effects like skin rashes or other irritations like some other oral or topical hair loss treatment. Laser therapy can also improve the appearance of the scalp after a surgical hair loss operation and promote faster healing.
However, it is important to remember that although laser therapy stimulates weak living hair follicles at the cellular level, it cannot revive dead follicles. The treatment should also be used permanently on a daily basis to prevent hair loss from recurring. While some patients may see improvement after 3 months, major change on the volume and density of the hair can be noticeable after a year or more under this hair loss laser treatment.
