Laser Therapy for Scalp Disorders
Laser therapy is used to treat a wide variety of conditions, and is now used to treat hair and scalp disorders. The same type of laser therapy approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating temporary pain relief is the type used to treat scalp disorders. Does this Spark an idea?
-
Scalp Conditions
-
Scalp conditions are caused by the hair follicle being unable to absorb enough nutrients, as well as the malfunctioning of sebaceous glands. Most scalp conditions are associated with hair loss. Common scalp disorders are dandruff, psoriasis of the scalp and seborrheic dermatitis.
Low Level Laser Therapy
-
Low level laser therapy (LLLT), also called soft therapy, is the type of laser therapy used for hair restoration and for treating scalp disorders.
-
Functions of LLLT
-
LLLT aims to heal and moisturize the scalp (to stop dryness and flakiness), restore proper cell functioning for a healthy scalp and hair, cease hair shedding, thicken hair, promote hair growth, and heal the scalp after hair transplant surgery.
How It Works
-
LLLT uses low-energy laser light emitted in panels that address the entire scalp simultaneously. The light increases blood flow to the scalp, enhancing functionality of the scalp tissue and enabling the hair follicles to absorb more nutrients.
Benefits
-
According to Dermatex Hair Replacement Professionals in San Diego, the benefits of LLLT for the scalp include relief of itching and irritation, stimulation of hair follicles for healthier and thicker hair, ceasing of hair loss, and a 54 percent increase of blood supply to the scalp after one treatment.
Home Use
-
A compact version of the professional LLLT overhead device is available to treat scalp disorders at home. The LLLT laser comb functions in the same way as the professional treatment.
-
