Is Laser Therapy Effective For Hair Loss?

Low level laser therapy is an emerging treatment option for male and female pattern hair loss (aka. androgenetic alopecia). But does it actually work?

0:00 Intro
0:26 Discovery of laser therapy for hair loss
0:44 How lasers may help with hair loss
1:36 Different laser devices available on the market
1:50 Are laser devices effective?
2:26 Caveats to trial results
4:01 Final thoughts - pros and cons

Trial funding:
7 out of 9 trials reviewed for this video were fully sponsored by industry. There were 2 exceptions:

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[hutokaachumi]

Good to see you back 👍🏼.. Like the content 🔥

[secretservice]

Dr Ankit excellent work, keep the science rolling 👌

[tufan_now]

welcome bck, awaiting for more of your awesome video

[talhabutt]

Make video on prp for fighting androgenic alopecia

[diegoperez-jdjm]

Can you talk about the therapis to cure meopia?

[javadzarei]

do a video on mesotherapy and carboxytherapy
thank u

[MegaFranceschini]

i like the idea of laser treatment, what I don't like it takes time, a long time. i would like to see results fast. but is like u were saying treatment may vary. but is a good idea you don't have to spend money on hair transplants thanks for the video is very informative.

[sendnoodles]

Could you please make a video with natural treatments that are out there on the internet? Like treatment with onion juice, or different types of essential oils, or even stingy nettle root. It would really help a lot of us trying those options.

[iamyourgodofworld]

What about derma roller is it helpful or not. I'm really curious please make a video on that.

[rookiebird]

Do they take other therapies at the same time? There's no way you can control it.

[iarghya]

How to make video like you, please tell me.🙏

[jonbanks]

Thanks! I just started LLLT and I sure hope it will work for me

[Shirowo]

hey ill share my experience with anyone considering it.
im 18 and noticed my hairline receding a bit so i consulted a specialised medical group and purchased a course that consisted of 6 months of weekly 40 min laser therapy as well as 2 prps and 6 months of liquid minoxidil supply for £1800 (on student discount)
the course has since ended and i was told the purpose of the laser regrowth is to actually halt the receding not to "revive" the hair the only way thats possible is with a transplant as once the follicles die they don't respond to stimulants which can range from £2k-£4k+ (laser regrowth prerequisite is a MUST though for transplants)
The reason hair counts may seem to grow is that the alive follicles sprout more than just a single hair usually clusters of 2-5 so they may be able to improve density of existing hair.

TLDR: it keeps what you have and doesn't bring dead hair follicles back to life

[SteezyG]

The big 3 that Derek from more plates more dates says seems to be the best bet. Finasteride, Minoxidil and micro needling.

[clifton-g]

I did 133 treatments of theadome lh80 really did nothing. Fast forward 10 years now I'm going to try it again but this time I'm going to do microneedling before the treatments!!

[swashyhimself]

The one I looked at cost $2200. I’ll stick with the rosemary water

[ronlevine]

Used a high-quality laser (272 laser diodes, no LEDs) for 6 months, applied as directed. There was no significant effectiveness. Note that I was older and have treated my androgenetic hair loss with minoxidil and dutasteride for several years with fading effectiveness. Laser added nothing.

[its_rick_james_bich]

I’m about to start this. I have thining hair from my crown to the front (back and side of head has full thick hair).
Having examined my scalp..the majority of my hair follicles in the thinning areas of head are still active..but only sprouting single thin hairs. So with some meds, special shampoo formulas to be taken daily along with laser should make a difference.
But this treatment will only work if hair follicle are active. If the hair follicle is dead (zoomed in you will notice scaring and no hair)…then hair transplant is only option.
Happy to update in 6 months time

[MrKiran]

It's worked for me for certain area in the back side but front side it doesn't cover what I expected. Hair fall doesn't not stopped even after taken laser therapy. But hair growth is very fast at the time sitting, for its 30 to 50% worked but not 100%

[serenityallen]

It’s working for me- it’s bringing back my edges. It’s the only thing that’s worked really. I don’t even know I could grow the hair back there. Of course I’m early thirties so that’s probably a factor