In January 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the HairMax Laser Comb® for promotion of hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia (Norwood IIA to V with Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV).
The FDA had previously only approved two other products as solutions to help stop hair loss, so the news sent a huge rumble through the “stop hair loss” products industry.
Why does the FDA believe this laser comb promotes hair growth?
The HairMax Laser Comb and other laser combs (there are many on the market), are successful in helping thinning, limp, and lack-luster hair with the use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) applied to the scalp and hair through a handheld comb (brush, or device depending on the product).
LLLT has been in use since the 1960’s and was developed by Endre Mester to improve the healing of wounds. Since that time, the use of LLLT for medical treatments has expanded for many other therapeutic uses including clinically proven prevention of hair loss.
The science behind low-level laser light comes from the compressed light from the cold red part of the light spectrum. This light is completely different from natural light. This light’s color is precise and exists on a single wavelength. Because it is on one wavelength, it travels in a perfectly straight and defined point.
Low-level laser light can penetrate the skin surface without damaging the skin; it does not give off heat and has no known side effects. This penetrating light’s energy stimulates the body's cells and in the specific use of the laser comb, promotes healthy rejuvenation of hair.
Hair Loss Home Remedies
Take a pot of water and soak a few fenugreek seeds in it. Massage the solution in the scalp and wrap a cloth for about 3 hours. Repeat this procedure for a month.
Take uncooked egg yolk and massage it on the scalp. Leave it on for an hour and then wash off.
Red henna is beneficial in treating hair loss. Smear henna over the scalp and keep it on for an hour. Wash the hair. Repeat this process in a span of 10 to 15 days.
In a cup of boiling water, add a teaspoon of mustard seeds. Cook for about 5 minutes and allow to cool. Once cooled, drink this concoction.
Rub olive oil in the scalp. This has been known to help reduce hair loss.
Take a few rosemary leaves and boil them in water. Strain the combination and store the liquid. Use this concoction daily to rinse the hair with.
Combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 egg yolk. Apply this mixture on the hair roots and keep it for half an hour. Then, wash off this mixture.
Extract juice from green coriander leaves. Apply this juice on the head. This has been deemed worthwhile in treating hair loss.
Boil water and put blanch scented geranium leaves in it. Strain the water and allow it to cool. When cool, wash the hair with it.
In ½ cup olive oil, add 1 tablespoon of cumin. Rub this over the scalp and leave it for half an hour. Rinse the hair.
Grind myrtle leaves and soak in water for a day. Apply this combination to hair the next night before going to sleep and wrap in a cloth. Leave it on overnight. Wash the hair the next morning with cold or warm water. Repeat this procedure for 2 weeks.
In a ½ cup of coconut oil, add some dry pieces of amla. Boil this mixture and, when cool, apply it on the scalp. This has been beneficial in reducing hair loss.
Applying coconut milk has been beneficial in treating hair loss. Massage the hair roots with this and rinse.
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