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Red Light Therapy for Hair Growth (Laser/LED Scalp)

Red/near-infrared laser or LED applied to the scalp (caps, helmets, in-clinic panels) to stimulate hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia and thinning, offered in aesthetic and hair-restoration settings.

Evidence

emerging

Several RCTs show modest hair-density improvement in androgenetic alopecia and some LLLT caps are FDA-cleared for hair growth, but effect sizes are small and long-term durability is limited.

Regulatory notes

European Union
CE-marked per claimed indication under EU MDR; hair-growth claims must match device authorization.
United States
Certain LLLT hair devices are FDA-cleared (Class II) for promoting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia; other scalp red light claims are unapproved.
United Arab Emirates
DHA/DoH device registration required; used in licensed hair-restoration and aesthetic clinics.
United Kingdom
UKCA/MHRA-regulated when a hair-growth medical claim is made.

General information, not medical or legal advice. See our disclaimer.

Also known as

laser hair growth, LLLT hair, low level laser therapy scalp, red light hair cap, hair regrowth helmet, photobiomodulation hair, scalp red light

Where to find it

26 clinics in the directory offer red light therapy for hair growth (laser/led scalp). Prices shown are the cheapest for this treatment where published; always confirm with the venue.

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