Capillus is a hair loss treatment that utilizes laser technology to reduce thinning hair and stimulate hair growth. The Capillus treatment can improve hair thickness and treat bald patches in men and women who suffer from genetic hair loss.
The treatment uses a cap that emits a low-level laser to the scalp. Users wear it for 6-30 minutes daily to improve the hair follicles. The low-level laser usually falls in the red light range and distributes photons into the scalp. It helps to increase ATP production and stimulate blood flow to strengthen existing hairs. ATP acts in the center of the follicle to help maintain the growth phase of the hair.
However, the laser cannot block the hormone responsible for hair thinning, so there may not be dramatic improvements in the long run. Patients need to use the laser cap with hair growth vitamins, shampoos, and conditioners to enhance results and preserve new hair growth.
There are three different Capillus caps on the market with varying laser diode strengths. The CapillusUltra has 82 laser diodes, and the CapillusPlus has 202 diodes. The CapillusPro is the most potent and pricey option. It has 272 laser diodes. The treatment is best for those suffering from the early stages of hair thinning. It can effectively reverse the hair loss process with consistent usage. If used religiously, users will notice visible results after several months.
Other treatments complementing Capillus are custom hair growth medications, such as Rogaine or finasteride, and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections. PRP uses plasma extracted from the patient's blood to stimulate growth. During the first few months of Capillus, users may experience even more shedding. This is usually a positive sign that the weaker follicles are making way for the healthier ones.
Users may also experience itchiness in their scalp. Patients should see a decline in hair loss after three months and notice more significant results after a year or more.
