One of the really interesting area where a cold laser (or low level lasers) is being applied is for the purpose of stimulating natural hair growth. Laser hair frowth therapy is a non-invasive treatment that is being used around the U.S. since about 2002.    Unlike other hair gowth treatments like as Propecia and Minoxidil that create a dependency on chemicals to maintain hair growth, Cold Laser Hair growth treatment is based on stimulating the scalp without chemical treatments.  The use of cold lasers for the treatment of hair loss:

  • Is very low risk (Non-addicting, non-chemical process)
  • Can be used on conjuction with other treatments
  • Less expensive when compared to many treatment

Although large-scale independent trials have not been completed, early result show a positive effect for many patients in the early stages of hair loss and FDA is processing application for approved LLLT devices. Cold Laser have been shown to repair tissues by stimulating blood circulation and encouraging the regeneration of normal healthy tissues. In trials, Laser light has been shown to decrease inflammation, stimulate microcirculation and improve protein synthesis.

During the past few years, European hair growth studies suggested that cold laser hair treatments increases blood and lymph circulation at the hair roots and the energy emited from the laser may stimulate follicular cells.  Recent studies in the U.S. have also shown positive effects on hair growth. Although conclusive clinical trials are not complete, many patients are turning to this treatment becuase it provide a non-chemical option for promoting hair growth.

Warning: All Treatments Are Not The Same

The quality of laser source can have a huge impact on the result. Some manufacturers are selling very low quality laser and claiming the same result as profesional equipment manufacturers. If you are shopping for investigating LLL equipment, check the specficiation and see our specifications page to help you understand how each variable can effect the performance. Beware of equipment using inexpensive LED technology as it may not have enough power to have effect.

NBC Video on Cold Laser Hair Loss Treatment

Based on some positive performance of a hand-held cold laser therapy devices shown on Dateline-NBC investigation, NBC6-Miami interviewed several South Florida residents who have been receiving laser therapy from medical grade in-office â??hoodâ?? equipment and found positive results.

 

FDA Approval For Hair Loss Treatment

In January 2007, the FDA gave 'clearance' for the Lexington HairMax LaserComb, thefirst Low Level Laser Therapy device for the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (male pattern hair loss).    After starting clinical trials years ago, this long-awaited â??clearanceâ?? is a positive step for the treament of hair loss using LLLT. It is also a big step for the entire cold laser therapy industry. A review of the FDA 510(k) Summary report can be found here.