Laser Hair Treatment

Hair loss, many people tried to stop it. We can find abundance amount of hair loss remedies in the market today. The basic components in hair loss treatment that have been approved by the FDA are Minoxidil and Propecia. Minoxidil is used to stimulate hair growth and Propecia is worked as a DHT inhibitor. Both men and women can use Minoxidil; men can use Propecia only.

Some users report their satisfactory using one or combination from both hair loss drugs. Still, they want to reduce their hair loss amount especially who can use only Minoxidil, because Minoxidil does not stop hair loss.

Laser treatment in a form of a hair comb is being used to stop hair loss. The device is a comb with some light emitted in certain wavelength. The wavelength indicates a laser light penetration ability to skin surface. For hair treatment, the laser light should be reached the hair bulbs, which are located at 5-6 mm depth. That’s why most laser for hair product use 650 nm wavelength. Wavelength is measured in nm (nanometer)

The Light Emitting Diodes (LED) is the laser light source. It made the energy in the forms of non-thermal photon light. The released energy is used to accelerate normal healing process in our body. The body will absorb the energy in a cellular level.

Laser treatment for daily use to stop hair loss is considered safe when the treatment is used within the suggested dosage. Recommended use is not more than five minutes combing per day.

Even though the exact mechanism of laser treatment for hair loss is not known for sure, some people has progressed in their hair loss problems. Many clinics and hair loss treatment centers provide laser treatment as an additional treatment to their patients. The laser treatment is used to prevent further hair loss. While the new hair growth is in process, the existing hair is kept on the scalp as long as possible

In hair loss treatment center, hair loss treatments are using laser hair comb to reduce the hair loss amount and applying serum or tonic contained drugs or natural herb extracts. Combining both treatments will make a good synergy in overcoming hair loss problems.

Useful tips from a trichologist in using laser treatment at home:
*Wash your hair
*Dry it before applying cleanser (using hair dryer in a cold mode is recommended to save time)
*Do laser treatment not more than 5 minutes
*Apply hair tonic or serum to increase hair growth.