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The sham-controlled trials
In a multicentre, randomised, double-blind study, 269 men and women with pattern hair loss used either a lasercomb or an identical-looking sham device on the whole scalp three times a week for 26 weeks. Terminal hair density increased more with the active device than with the sham in both sexes [1].
What a systematic review found
A 2017 review examined 11 studies covering 680 patients (444 men and 236 women). Nine of the 11 studies that measured hair count or density found statistically significant improvements after LLLT, and patient satisfaction was generally positive, though less striking than the measured results [2]. The authors called LLLT promising but urged caution in interpreting the findings.
Why the details matter
Devices, wavelengths, power and schedules differ between studies, so results from one device cannot simply be transferred to another. Consistency over months was part of every protocol.
How red light is used at Folli-Heal Plus
Light therapy is step 14 of the 15-step Folli-Heal Plus journey, Luminous LLLT & PDT Therapy, near the end of a session. It is one step among 15, not a stand-alone cure, and our sessions do not use the home devices tested in these studies. Results vary from person to person.
Want a closer look at your scalp?
Folli-Heal Plus starts every course with a magnified scalp analysis at The Starling Mall, PJ. We explain what we see, then plan sessions with you.
Results vary from person to person.
FAQ
Is red light therapy painful?
Low-level light is generally felt as gentle warmth or nothing at all. Tell us if you are sensitive to light or take photosensitising medicine.
How long did the studies run?
The large sham-controlled trial ran for 26 weeks with three sessions a week [1].
Is LED the same as laser?
Both deliver red light, but devices differ in source, wavelength and power. Evidence from one type of device does not automatically apply to another.
References
- Jimenez JJ, Wikramanayake TC, Bergfeld W, et al. Efficacy and safety of a low-level laser device in the treatment of male and female pattern hair loss: a multicenter, randomized, sham device-controlled, double-blind study. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2014;15(2):115-127. PubMed 24474647 · PMC3986893
- Afifi L, Maranda EL, Zarei M, et al. Low-level laser therapy as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia. Lasers Surg Med. 2017;49(1):27-39. PubMed 27114071
This article is general information, not medical advice. If hair loss is sudden, patchy or comes with other symptoms, see a doctor.