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Why does one lose one's hair?
Is hair loss caused by genetics?
Is hair loss caused by genetics?
What is the average number of hairs lost per day?
What are the treatments for androgenetic alopecia?
What does laser hair therapy do?

1) Why does one lose one's hair?

The most common cause of hair loss is Androgenetic Alopecia. There are two known causes of this hair loss condition: DHT and decreased blood flow. The hormone in our systems called di-hydrotestosterone (DHT) is the major cause of male or female pattern hair loss. DHT is the breakdown product of the male hormone testosterone. It is converted by the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which is important when we discuss medical treatments in the Propecia section.

In genetically predisposed individuals, the presence of DHT will trigger the hair growth cycle to become shortened. Over time, these hair follicles will miniaturize (become shorter, skinnier and less pigmented). As the population of these miniaturized hairs increases, you look more bald. An awesome statistic about hair loss is: after 50% of your hair is ALREADY down the drain is when you BEGIN to notice your hair thinning!!

A second cause of scalp hair loss is decreased blood flow to the thinning or bald areas. There are Dopper blood flow studies that show less blood circulation to balding areas compared to other areas of the scalp. Please see the Low Level Laser Therapy section for more details.

2) Is hair loss caused by genetics?

As stated above, male or female pattern baldness is a genetic condition which affects greater than 50 million men and women in the United States. Whether or not you will lose your hair and when is determined before you are born.

3) Can wearing a hat or helmet cause hair loss?

How often you wash your hair or with what type of shampoo; whether or not you have ever worn a helmet or hat; how you brush and comb your hair or rub your head have absolutely no affect on hair loss. In addition, clogged pores on the scalp are not a cause of male or female pattern hair loss.

4) What is the average number of hairs lost per day?

On average a person loses approximately 100 to 150 hairs every day. Most of this hair regrows because the follicle remain healthy and intact. To put this in perspective, a typical adult head of hair consists of about 150,000 hair follicles.

5) What are the treatments for androgenetic alopecia?

The only medically proven treatments for male pattern baldness are Propecia (finasteride), Low Level Laser Therapy, Rogaine (minoxidil), as well as hair restoration surgery.

6) What does laser hair therapy do?

Light energy, when delivered at a low power frequency at different wavelengths, has a bio-stimulating effect on the body. Red light, visible to the human eye, is delivered at 660 nanometers and provides topical heat and massages the scalp allowing the pores to open. Infrared light, invisible to the human eye, is delivered at 940 nanometers and transmits deeper beyond the scalp reaching the cell structure below. The infrared light increases cellular metabolism, blood circulation and the supply of oxygen. The synergistic effect created by the two forms of light allows for an effective producer application and gives the hair its best chance for a healthy growth cycle.

Other effects of light at a lower frequency are: a rapid reduction of inflammatory edema along with a drastic reduction of pain. The infrared light operates at the peripheral nerve fiber level, activating the process of myelimization, optimizing the synaptic function. Infrared light also promotes the process of cicanization or healing.

At the joint levels, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength and muscle resistance are all quickly recovered along with the normalization of the neuromuscular function. The infrared light has a contemporaneous resolution of traumatic wounds and surgery during rehabilitation.

The product has obtained the necessary approval from European control groups satisfying BBC directives governing electromagnetic and safety compatibility. This product is in compliance with and has met all requirements, for a laser product, set out by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration pursuant to 21 C.F.R. § 1040.