Thinning Hair

1. What causes thinning hair? Back to Top
Thinning hair or hair loss in men and women is caused by a variety of factors such as illness, malnutrition, side effects from medications, and genetics. However, the most common cause of baldness has been linked to genetics.

2. What treatments are available for thinning hair? Back to Top
There are a variety of treatments for thinning hair and baldness. A variety of over the counter medications have been available for years, as well as alternative treatments such as acupuncture and hair implants. Most recently, there has been much success in using light based and laser therapies to improve the growth of thinning hair.

3. How do the light-based and laser therapy treatment work? Back to Top
Light-based and laser therapies increase the blood flow within the skin and scalp. The impact of the treatment serves to induce dormant hair follicles and stimulate new hair growth. Over time, this stimulation encourages an increase in hair growth from these dormant follicles.

4. What are the treatments like? Back to Top
Light-based and laser therapy for thinning hair is a painless procedure that can produce exceptional results with repeated sessions that can range to up to 30 minutes per session.

5. How soon can I see results from these types of treatments? Back to Top
Generally results can be visible within weeks of treatment. However, as with most hair loss treatments, the success of the treatments should be viewed over the long-term.

6. Who is the best candidate for treatments? Back to Top
Both men and women who suffer from thinning hair are candidates for light-based or laser therapy treatments.