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Here are some more of the questions that we receive frequently. 1. Does Capillus have good customer service? Absolutely. The best. Just let us know if you need help with something. You can use our Contact Us page, and most of the time we have Instant Messaging available on our website. 2. Can I use my laser cap if I’ve had hair transplant surgery?...

Scarring-and-non-scarring-hair-loss In general, hair loss can be divided into two big categories: scarring and non-scarring. Scarring hair loss is called cicatricial hair loss, and non-scarring is called non-cicatricial hair loss. Almost all types of hair loss can be classified in this manner. The majority of hair loss types including androgenetic alopecia, which we talk about a lot, is non-cicatricial. So, what’s the difference between...

Hair loss is nothing to joke about, especially because of the emotional and psychological effects that follow. Although hair loss is fairly common in both men and women, it often leads to a compromised sense of self-image and the potential to negatively impact other aspects of one’s life. An estimated 50 percent of men experience hair loss before they turn 50. While less common,...

Involutional Alopecia Involutional alopecia is the thinning of your hair as part of the natural aging process. This type of alopecia occurs when your hair’s growth (anagen) phase is shortened, and the hair spends more times in the resting (telogen) or shedding (catagen) phases. For more information about hair physiology, please see our other article. For young people, about 90 percent of your hair...

Hair loss is a pervasive problem in America and around the world, transcending both age and gender. It is a recognized medical condition, with side effects that include anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. Hair loss is known to cause significant harm to personal and professional life, undermining successful relationships by shattering one’s confidence and self image. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to...

There are several different types of alopecia with different names and different causes. Alopecia areata is the best known—it’s like an inexplicable spot baldness anywhere on the body, but often on the head. Alopecia areata affects about 2% of the population in the United States. A rarer form of alopecia is alopecia universalis, which in Europe affects about one person in 4000 or 0.025%...

As you probably know, one of the treatments for hair loss that actually works is low-level laser therapy or LLLT. This kind of treatment for hair loss is approved by the FDA, it’s painless, and it’s noninvasive. People often wonder what to expect for laser therapy results, and what kind of a timeline they can look forward to. So, here’s what to expect. First...

A growing number of teenagers are interested in surgical hair restoration, and it’s easy to see why. The procedure is relatively painless, produces results that look almost entirely natural, and has begun to experience positive PR from athletes and celebrities on social media. On the downside, however, hair transplants can be very expensive. Moreover, getting a hair transplant during your teenage years can make...

Laser hair restoration is a relatively new treatment option for men and women who suffer with hair loss. Like many new technologies, laser therapy is sometimes misunderstood. Moreover, information is published and shared more quickly than ever in today’s increasingly digital world. Misinformation spreads after just a few keystrokes and mouse clicks, making it sometimes difficult to separate fact from fiction. Below are just...

Laser caps are designed to nourish hair follicles with low-level laser energy, a special spectrum of laser light that is both cool-to-the-touch and non-destructive. This type of cold laser light does not ablate or destroy tissue. Rather, it gently permeates throughout the cell, inducing a series of chemical reactions that produce energy. This process is called phototherapy, and it is the main mechanism through...