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Androgenetic alopecia is a frequent cause of hair loss that affects tens of millions of American men and women. Often defined as patterned hair loss, androgenetic alopecia is a type of hair loss that follows a common, foreseen trajectory in both men and women. In men, the hairline recedes above the temples to form a characteristic “M” shape until progressing to near or complete...

We talked about this briefly last year, but we receive so many questions about it, we wanted to give you some more details. Yes, you can travel with your cap, and we encourage you to do so. We designed the cap with your comfort and convenience and an active lifestyle in mind and to make it easy for you to take it everywhere you...

Maybe you’ve heard of Low Light Laser Therapy. LLLT is an emerging science, and research is currently underway to explore its usefulness for a variety of medical issues including joint pain, skin problems, and veterinary medicine. The full extent of the benefits of LLLT is not yet known, but there is clear evidence that LLLT can stimulate, inhibit, or modulate a number of cellular...

Hair loss is a concern for many people around the world. While millions are affected by it each year, there are millions more worried whether their genetics will predispose them to lose their hair at an early age. One of the first signs people might start seeing is shedding. Yet, is hair shedding always a sign that you’re headed for balding? Not exactly. Hair...

Let’s take a look at few other unusual types of hair loss. Cancer We all know that some types of chemotherapy can cause temporary hair loss. But diffuse hair loss (alopecia) can also be a symptom of cancer. Not long ago, a case was written up about a patient who presented with hair loss (and other symptoms) and was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease, a...

At Capillus, we’re all about hair. We’re obsessed with exploring the finer, unexplored characteristics of hair and hair regrowth. Thanks to a wealth of scientific advancements, it has been found that low-level light therapy (LLLT) is a useful, results-oriented method of treating androgenetic alopecia—male- or female-pattern baldness. Every Capillus hair regrowth cap utilizes LLLT to treat pattern hair loss, all with shown results. While...

Combatting female hair loss is tricky, especially when discovering you may not be a candidate for some of the most popular treatments. Both hair restoration surgery and prescription DHT-inhibitors, for example, are often unavailable to female patients. Men are the leading candidates for hair loss transplants for the treatment of androgenic alopecia, or male pattern baldness. Hair transplant physicians use a variety of procedures,...

It’s probably no surprise to learn that hair loss, like body type and income, is closely entwined with an individual’s self-identity and confidence. Though bald men are often seen as more virile and masculine by those around them, that perspective doesn’t always manifest itself when they look inward. In fact, bald men often report feeling inferior, insecure, and unattractive, even when the rest of...

Each patient represents a unique case. Results may vary from patient to patient. Because Capillus laser caps are designed to stimulate the hair follicle, most immediate biological changes occur within the skin and are invisible to the naked eye. Patients typically report seeing visual results within 2 to 4 months of regular treatment. The following is a general guideline of what to expect in...

In the quest for healthy fast-growing locks, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is one of the best options out there. It utilizes low levels of near-infrared light to stimulate and energize the cells within the hair follicles, triggering healthy growth. LLLT works by increasing the health of the blood vessels within the scalp and supplying them with the nutrients required to produce long, strong, and...