"Aging is hard. It's jarring when the luscious, flowing locks of your youth start to disappear before your very eyes. But it can't be helped-or can it? Red light therapy has been used to treat inflammation, pain relief, and wrinkles, and it's now being applied to hair regrowth. It's also a much more accessible option than flying to Istanbul for a full-on hair transplant."
"However, an even better test subject stood right before me-my husband, who is dealing with a rapidly receding hairline. He's always excited to help with mattress and sleep product testing, so I roped him into testing this hair-growth helmet-for science, of course. To help understand said science, I also spoke with Zakia Rahman, MD, FAAD. Rahman is a clinical professor of dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine, and a trailblazer in red light therapy research."
A husband saw visible hair regrowth after two months that prompted comments from his college friends. The iRestore Elite cap offers easy daily use, FDA-cleared LEDs and medical-grade lasers. Results began within a month, but the device must be used consistently; the portable battery costs an extra $99. Red light therapy originated in the 1960s when Endre Mester observed hair growth in mice while testing red light for cancer. Red light wavelengths activate mitochondria in skin cells and increase blood flow to hair follicles, stimulating cellular activity. A tester with scalp irritation and eczema hoped the cap would aid cell regeneration and reduce bacteria causing flares. Zakia Rahman, MD, FAAD is a clinical professor at Stanford University School of Medicine who researches red light therapy.
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