Laser combs for hair loss are effective? Are they safe to use? Do they have any side effects?

The laser comb is a low-level laser device to improve the cosmetic appearance of the hair. This device emits gentle, red beams of light which make contact with the scalp to provide numerous cosmetic benefits to the skin and to the hair. The laser comb is for women who are struggling with thinning hair or for women who are dealing with short term hair loss during pregnancy, menopause or certain medications. The low level lasers are constructive and help in healing tissues and not in destroying them.

How does the laser comb work?
It is an expensive device used in salon for many years, but now a take home hand unit is available. It is the cheapest way to treat loss.
The exact method of working of laser combs is under investigation. But it is generally understood that the low gentle beams encourage the follicles to restart growing new hair. This low level laser therapy home device is opposite to laser hair removal which has much stronger laser beams which encourage the hair cycle to a resting state.
Temporary increase in shedding hair is seen in the beginning which confirms the theory that the follicles have shut down to restart the growth of new hair. Any hair loss treatment shows shedding of hair at the start of treatment.

After the shedding of hair by laser comb, general improvements are visualised as a hair growth phase. It is recommended that for effective results regular use of laser comb is required.It is found that typical results are seen after two months which should continue for two years to achieve the desired results. It provides improved appearance of thinning hair, increased thickness of hair and a healthier scalp.

Laser comb side effects
So far the only side effects reported with the lasers have been itching and tingling of the scalp which is not very harmful.

Advantages of laser combs
·compared with other laser hair growth treatments, it is much cheaper than the office-based, clinical systems used for hair growth. It is cheaper than drugs prescribed for this purpose and taking hair replacement systems. cheaper than laser cap.
·It actually allows the laser light to reach the specific areas of the scalp in a betterway than the office systems.