Hair loss is a common phenomenon these days. Studies have shown that 85% of males and 40% of females experience excessive hair loss at some point in their lives.
Many treatments are available for partial baldness and excessive hair loss like hair transplant, platelet-rich plasma, micro-needling, etc. It is tough to opt for a surgical procedure in this fast-moving world.
Moreover, some people feel uncomfortable with needles and do not want to undergo invasive procedures. Therefore, they need better, more comfortable, and more convenient treatment for hair loss.
And, there is no better treatment in today’s context than low-level light therapy. The therapy involves using a laser hair growth cap that revitalizes the scalp.
Wondering how?
Well, let us look at how this cap works:
How does a laser cap work?
The laser cap may look like any other cap from the outside by it contains laser diodes inside. The work of those diodes is to stimulate the weak cells in the scalp tissue.
It does so by emitting photons through low-level red laser light. The light penetrates the scalp at a specific wavelength and gets absorbed by the weak cells in the follicles. It stimulates those cells and moves them from the resting to the growth phase.
The photons also provide much-needed nutrition to the scalp and increase blood flow. Therefore, you get thicker and stronger hair strands.
When the scalp gets revitalized with fresh nutrients, it strengthens the existing strands and produces new ones for better hair growth.
Now, you must wonder how long I have to wear this cap?
Experts believe that if a person wears it twice a week for an hour, it will be more than sufficient to trigger the growth phase in the scalp. However, it would be best to stick to the weekly routine to see the desired results.
Now that you know the working procedure of your laser cap, let us delve into some of the benefits that you can derive from it:
Benefits of laser hair therapy?
Apart from curing hair loss, laser hair therapy has proven more convenient to undergo. Let us look at how:
- It is a non-invasive procedure. You do not have to bear the pain of needles penetrating your scalp.
- You can treat hair fall from the comfort of your home. You can walk around the house while you put on the laser cap.
- Today, there are no known side effects of this therapy because the laser light beam is passed at a deficient level to the scalp.
- FDA approved this treatment back in 2007. They said that it is 100% safe to use laser caps.
- It works on a clinically proven method. There is no fooling around.
- It is time-efficient. You do not have to sit with this laser cap on for a whole day.
Who is the ideal candidate for this treatment?
Both men and women can use this cap. But the results will depend upon the health of your hair cells in the scalp tissue.
If your cells are badly damaged, your dermatologist may suggest some medicines along with the cap, but if you are in the early stages of your hair fall, you can start seeing fruitful results after a month’s use.
Experts advise patients to be consistent with the laser cap treatment to see the desired results quickly.
However, the treatment won’t help those with permanent baldness and hormonal imbalance.
Final Thoughts
Laser therapy has shown mixed results. For some, it has been that cure they were desperately looking for, while for others, the treatment did not pan out that well. Therefore, we recommend you consult your dermatologist before opting for any hair loss treatment.
