This article reviews the use of laser and light technologies in hair treatments, highlighting their potential and challenges, but provides no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
This review examines the FDA's 510(k) approval process for low-level laser therapy devices used in treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2019 in “Journal of clinical and cosmetic dermatology”
This article discusses the potential of combining growth factor therapy with LLLT LED therapy for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, but it does not report new clinical results.
17 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
This review found that topical immunotherapy and light/laser therapy may achieve over 50% hair regrowth efficacy in treating extensive alopecia areata in children, with no serious side effects observed.
68 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”
This review discusses laser/lighttreatments for pattern hair loss and reports no clinical validation of current devices; experts recommend physician evaluation to exclude other medical conditions.
The user is considering adding low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to their hair loss treatment routine, which already includes minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. They are debating between purchasing a cheaper LLLT device or investing in a more expensive, clinically-backed option, with concerns about the effectiveness and specifications of cheaper models.
A 28-year-old male experienced hair loss after COVID-19 and used Minoxidil with initial success, but later faced shedding again. He started Finasteride in February 2025, noticing improvements, but recent shedding has caused concern; his regimen includes Minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, red light therapy, supplements, and a healthy lifestyle.
Dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil are considered the top hair loss treatments. Other suggested treatments include Nizoral shampoo, tretinoin, pyrilutamide, zinc, biotin, and low lightlaser therapy, though opinions on their effectiveness vary.
The user is using a topical spray with finasteride and minoxidil, red light therapy, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, and is considering waiting a year before getting a hair transplant. Other users suggest microneedling, using oral treatments, and investing in a laser helmet for better results.
People often notice and analyze others' hairlines due to their own insecurities about hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and red light therapy.