RED LIGHT THERAPY TREATING HAIR LOSS
Every day, most people lose about 100 hairs from their scalp, while the majority of people grow those hairs grow back some don’t. Hair loss is one of the most common effects of aging, impacting over half the world’s population. Studies suggest that more than 50% of men over the age of 40 are affected by Androgenetic Alopecia,(common hair loss) and 75% of women over 65 also suffer from alopecia. Hair loss can also occur due to
- Age
- Heredity
- Hormonal changes
- Medical conditions, such as lupus and diabetes
- Poor nutrition
- Side effects of a medical treatment, such as chemotherapy
- Stress
Treatments to stop hair loss and possibly reverse it include:
- Medications
- Hair transplant surgery
- Red Light Therapy (Low-level laser therapy)
Red Light Therapy has been found to be a natural baldness treatment for both sexes with increased hair count, hair density, hair strength and hair thickness. Red Light Therapy has been shown to have a major stimulating effect on the dermal papilla cells which play a big role in the regulation of hair cycling and growth. Unlike some medications and surgery, all of these benefits are painless, non-invasive and come without any negative side effects.
Research is on-going with a plethora of peer reviewed clinical studies available. The results are astonishing, encouraging and clearly show that Red Light Therapy offers a safe and natural option for preventing and reversing hair loss.
Following are some links to scientific studies that have used Red Light Therapy to treat hair loss and it is an interesting read!.