Is it safe to use a hair laser cap with oil treatment in your hair?

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I use a hair laser treatment cap to grow my hair. Can I use this with oil in my hair? Peppermint, castor oil?

Jennifer Krejci, MD · Answer

Clear oils should be fine to use with any laser device for hair growth although most instructions state to use on clean hair/scalp. I would not recommend using them with an oil that is dark colored, only clear. I would also be careful if you use any botanical oils to make sure they don't make you more sensitive to light. There are some plants that can cause "photosensitivity" and should be used with caution in any visible light which includes the hair laser devices.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Go ahead, there shouldn't be any issues with using laser light therapy and oils concurrently to help aid your hair/scalp. Neither are guaranteed to give results but they definitely have the possibility to help.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The laser hat is not very effective at producing hair loss, but if you put oil on your scalp, it will be less effective.

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