The HairMax LaserComb® and Laser Photo Therapy Mechanisms of Action

 
  • The HairMax is hypothesized to: Increase ATP production, Increase cellular metabolism and cellular activity. HairMax provide building blocks and energy to transform and invigorate weakened follicles.
  • Lasers of the HairMax produce healthier hair, prevents further hair loss, stimulates re-growth of hair
  • HairMax laser diode monochromatic and collimated operates in red portion of visible light spectrum
  • Ex-vivo study showed laser energy from the HairMax applied to hair follicles stimulated elongation of hair



Although hundreds of clinical papers have been written about the positive attributes of low level laser therapy, research is taking place on an ongoing basis to identify the exact mechanism of action of the HairMax. Users and clinical trial subjects have observed hair growth and hair cycle changes that are related to HairMax’s Laser PhotoTherapy properties. Therefore, the following hypotheses have been formed that attempt to explain the method of action of the HairMax.

The laser light of the HairMax penetrates the scalp and hair follicles in a consistent manner via its patented hair parting teeth system. The teeth of the HairMax part the hair to allow for precision delivery of laser light to all areas of the scalp and an unobstructed path to the hair follicle. Without the patented hair parting teeth, as much as 90% of the laser light energy can be blocked by the hair. Remember, the treatment is most effective when the laser path is unobstructed.
 

With hair parting teeth

Without hair parting teeth

Hair Parting Mechanism in Action

laser energy is blocked by the hair

 View of the Hair Parting Mechanism in Action. This is a simulated view from the scalp facing towards the path of the LaserComb. As you can see, without hair parting teeth, the majority of the laser energy is blocked by the hair itself.

 

Anagen Induction and Accelerated Hair Growth


It is hypothesized that Laser PhotoTherapy applied to the scalp directly affects the hair follicle by Photo-Bio Stimulation leading to Anagen Induction. This process, in which the laser light bathes the scalp and follicular cells, causes an increase in ATP and Keratin Production and the stimulation of hair growth.

Users routinely report faster hair growth during treatment with the HairMax which may be attributable to the above mentioned hypothesis.

stages of hair growth cycle

Embryology of Hair Development

Embryology of hair



 

The HairMax, Laser Light & The Hair Follicle 


It is further hypothesized that the laser light of the HairMax causes cell proliferation in the epithelia of the hair follicle marked by thicker hair growth and an increase in shedding of Catagen hairs at the onset of treatment. Since the dermal papilla consists of certain fibroblasts and specialized matrix cells at the base of the hair follicle, the laser light of the HairMax apparently interacts with these cells causing cell proliferation. In support of this assumption are consistent user reports of shedding at the onset of treatment and clinical trial results demonstrating distinct terminalization of hairs formerly in the vellus phase.




Biological view of the hair follicle  

Terminal Anagen Hair

Laser Therapy for baldness, Hair Restoration for Men

 

Lazer Hair Regrowth, Low Level Laser, Laser Therapy for baldness, Hair Restoration for Men

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*The HairMax Advanced 7, Lux 9, and the Professional 12 models are indicated to treat Androgenetic Alopecia, and promote hair growth in males who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V and in females who have Ludwig (Savin) I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal patterns of hair loss and who both have Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV.