Would you recommend low lever laser therapy (LLLT) for hair loss?

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Hi, I am of age 23 and has been facing drastic hairfall since my age of 18. Even though my hairfall is not that dramatic now but my scalp is pretty much visible under direct light. I searched for the possible remedies to get back the quantity of hair that I had before and thinking to treat it with LLLT. Would it be recommendable as I saw few improvements on others?

Bernard P. Nusbaum, MD · Answer

Dr. Donovan is right on the money, the study published in the American Journal of Dermatology is the first to support LLLT as a viable hair loss treatment protocol. In the study referenced, all 334 subjects (both men and women) saw natural hair growth after using a "LaserComb" LLLT device over a 26 week period. At our practice, patients have reported exceptional results with at-home LLLT devices that fit within a typical baseball cap, are worn discreetly, and cover the entire scalp.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Low level laser is emerging as a possible treatment option for men with hair loss. In Jan 2014 a study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology showing these devices do work!  side effects are minimal, if any Medications like finasteride and minoxidil are FDA approved for hair loss. Current evidence suggests some treatments like finasteride may work better for some men than laser therapy but head to head direct comparison studies are needed. Based on this independent well done study (see below), we now know at least one laser device is helpful. It doesn't help all men, but does help some. Reference to Research Study:Jiminez et al"Efficacy and Safety of a Low-level laser device in the treatment of male and female pattern hair loss: a mutli-center, randomized sham device controlled double blind study. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2014 Jan 29.

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