Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male and female-pattern baldness, affects most of us over time. The older we get, the greater the risk that we will experience hair thinning or loss. In fact, many men 60 and older will show significant hair loss on their scalp. While there is currently no cure for this affliction, the effects of androgenetic alopecia could be delayed through a healthy diet, exercise, a regular full night’s sleep, and mitigating stress.
Once hair thinning and loss is visible, there are a number of options. Hair transplant procedures are one, such as those we perform utilizing ARTAS® Robotic Hair Restoration Technology. Additionally, there are also non-surgical methods you may want to consider as well, including laser therapy caps.
Do Laser Caps Actually Work?
The short answer is yes, there are evidence-based results that shows laser caps can stimulate hair growth. LLLT technology has been clinically proved to provide safe, low-level laser light photons to your scalp… which will help improve circulation and oxygenation to your scalp, increasing cellular activity while stimulating hair growth.
That said, not all laser caps are equal. As with any other product, low quality laser caps deliver lesser results. That is why we only offer the CapillusMD™, which is only available by prescription. CapillusMD™ utilizes 320 medical-grade laser diodes – more than other caps on the market – to create the safe, effective results. Which is why it is both more effective than the competition and requires a prescription from a physician.
Unlike other laser caps on the market, CapillusMD™ provides coverage lower in the back of the head for better results. Combine that with its greater number of medical-grade diodes and the CapillusMD™ surrounds the patient’s scalp with 650 nanometer light. The red-light therapy stimulates cytochrome c oxidase enzymes, so the mitochondria produce more energy – or Adenosine triphosphate (ATP). That allows the body to repair damaged tissues and send essential nutrients to hair follicles, revitalizing the growth process.
Like many other laser caps on the market, it looks like a baseball cap on the outside, but comfort was a design factor just as effectiveness was.
How Long Should You Wear a Laser Cap?
Every laser cap is different so you must read the instructions. Some caps will use a mixture of low-level light lasers and LED lights, which is less efficient and does not have the same therapeutic effect.
The number and positioning of the diodes will be a factor determining results as well. The fewer diodes, the less effective it will be. Caps with less diodes have to be worn longer, some for as long as 30 minutes. More efficient and effective laser caps do not require as much time. The CapillusMD™ only needs to be worn for 6 minutes a day for full effectiveness.
Are Laser Caps More Effective Than Minoxidil?
Everyone reacts differently to various treatments. For some people, minoxidil may be a good choice for their hair restoration. That said, laser caps utilize light, which is a natural process that avoids exposing your scalp to harsh chemicals you can find in medicated shampoos or foams that use minoxidil.
Because of the nature of the chemical, you may also experience an allergic or otherwise adverse reaction to using minoxidil as a topical treatment to combat hair loss. Minoxidil can also be taken orally. Which option to use will depend upon your situation and should be discussed with a hair restoration specialist.
RHRLI Is A Trusted Supplier Of The CapillusMD™ Laser Cap
There are only a handful of highly recommended non-surgical approaches to stimulating hair growth. Laser Caps provide a non-invasive, low-level laser light that can help treat androgenetic alopecia. The CapillusMD™ Laser Cap is the best laser cap available on the market, requiring merely 6 minutes of use a day for effective use, and is FDA-cleared. This laser cap requires a prescription from a doctor and cannot be purchased online.
CapillusMD™ is exclusively available through the Capillus physician network, which we are proudly a part of. It is very possible your hair restoration journey will require a multi-pronged approach. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to determine the best path for you.