December 28 2005, 1:01 pm PT | Posted in: Other
I am a 23 yr old male, suffering from thinning hair. I went to a Dr, and he gave minoxydil as part of the treatment, and laser therapy as the other. He uses a laser pen like device, and runs it through my scalp for about 15 min. Well my question is that: everytime he does the laser therapy, my scalp aches a bit. I told him about it, and he says that it is normal, but i need more reassurance.
Thank you
I am unfamiliar with this “laser pen” he is using, but if you think that the aching follows the use of the laser pen, then I would believe that the laser pen is the cause. Perhaps it would be helpful to read my past blog entries regarding the use of lasers in hair therapy, and more specifically, this blog entry about Low Laser Light Therapy. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more helpful, but if you could get me the actual name of the device, I might be able to research it further.
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Hi ,I’m JR from amazinglasercomb.com Occasionally It happens . when you use cold laser treatments and you are young you can experience tingleing or slight pressure as a result of the blood vessels dialating and a slight increase in blood to the area . Your Doctor is right , there is nothing to worry about. basically it means it is working.
Good Day. I am a certified Hair Loss professional who sees and treats numerous clients each day, both in clinic and through home treatment ooptions that include Low Level Light Laser therapy. This is a weonderful new technology that will assist you in thickening up thinning hair and regrowing hair that has been lost. However, I have NEVER heard about a laser pen. Most laser pens are made with LED light. While LED’s are known to stimulate scalp circulation, they do not penetrate deep enough to reach the hair follocile and stimulate cellular growth of new hair. The ache you feel is exactly what JR above described…basically a rush of blood to your scalp, which will cause a tingle, warmth, or even slight ache. Unfortunately though, the tool he is using is NOT going to help you regrow hair. You are wasting your time and money, and should tell your Doctor it is time to purchase a Real Laser if he wishes to truly treat his clients with hair loss.
There are Home Lasers available you can purchase that have True Laser Diodes that are set at a wave length to reach the base of the hair folicle, to the derm pappila and stimulate new growth. You may contact me directly if you are interested in more information regariding how to purchase and treat with this laser yourself…saving you money on worthless PEN treatments from your Doctor. rebecca@hlcconline.com