Laser Comb

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Can One Treat Early Hair Loss with Laser Comb and At What Age Should One Start?

March 9th, 2007

Q: If I’m 20 years old and haven’t lost any hair yet, should I start using a laser comb now?
A: One should not treat hair loss until it actually occurs.
That said, once there is clear evidence that if a person is thinning, non-surgical treatments are best started early to prevent further hair loss.
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Will Using Laser Comb Reduce Need for Hair Transplant?

March 8th, 2007

Q: If I use the laser comb will I have to have hair transplants too someday?
A: If you are destined to have enough hair loss to require surgical hair restoration, it is unlikely that using any type of laser therapy will make a significant difference.

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Can One Use Laser Comb After Hair Transplant?

March 7th, 2007

Q: I want to use a laser comb and have already bought it. How soon after a hair transplant can I use it?
A: For the first ten days following a hair transplant you should not use the teeth on the laser comb, since it can dislodge the grafts. After this time it can be used [...]

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What are Long-term Results with Hair Loss Treatment Using Laser Comb?

March 6th, 2007

Q: What are the long-term results with the laser comb?
A: The study for FDA approval was conducted for only six months, so the answer to this question is not known at this time. It is assumed that periodic treatments will be necessary for the laser treatments to have continued benefit.

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Are There Side Effects from Hair Loss Treatment with Laser Comb?

March 5th, 2007

Q: Are there any side effects to the laser comb?
A: There can be an early temporary hair shedding in some patients. This is felt to be due to an acceleration of the hair cycle and is probably a mechanism similar to the one that causes early shedding when using Rogaine (Minoxidil) or Propecia (Finasteride).

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