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Around 20 to 30 million women suffer from hair loss in the United States. Unfortunately, women’s hair loss often goes undetected because of the diffuse pattern in which it occurs. And, unlike male pattern baldness, women who have thinning or shedding locks don’t have the same resources or educational tools that men have. Moreover, some men’s treatments aren’t even safe or effective on women...

HairCapillus is committed to helping women and men fighting breast cancer. The Capillus caps use Low Level Laser Therapy technology (LLLT), a medical treatment for hair loss that is both minimally invasive and chemical-free. LLLT treats a myriad of issues, including androgenetic alopecia—more commonly known as male or female-pattern baldness. Physicians sometimes recommend Capillus laser caps to patients who are seeking hair restoration post...

Many people are shocked to learn that eating certain foods can make hair grow faster. However, faster growing hair is not only a matter of eating well. Hormones, stress, and genetics also play a vital role in determining just how fast and thick your hair will grow. And while you can't do anything about genetics, you can make healthy lifestyle choices that will encourage...

Losing your job. Getting married. Going through a very messy divorce. Being diagnosis with a serious health concern. What do all these have in common? They all can elevate your stress level for extended periods of time, resulting in bald patches or thinning hair. Stress hair loss Biologically each one of us is ‘wired’ to react differently; this includes how we respond to stress....

When it comes to treating hair loss, what does it mean to be minimally invasive? According to the American Institute for Minimally Invasive Survery (AIMIS), minimally invasive procedures are generally characterized by small incisions, fewer stitches, and a faster overall recovery (i). Most modern hair loss treatments fall into this category, giving hair loss sufferers a variety of restoration options known to deliver natural...

Hair As we close out National Hair Loss Awareness Month, we thought this would be a good opportunity to give you a broad overview of hair loss. These are all topics that we explore regularly in our blog. Statistics. Hair loss is very common, and if you’re suffering from it, you shouldn’t be ashamed. There are an estimated 50 million men with significant hair...

Despite being such a common condition for both men and women across the globe, hair loss myths continue to circulate the internet and impact treatment decisions. Approximately 35 million men and 21 million women worldwide suffer from a variety of hair loss conditions, according to The Hair Society.[1] Although multiple types of hair loss exist and symptoms often vary, hair loss myths thwart patients’...

Capillus Laser Therapy Caps Are Designed to Adapt to the User We’ve mentioned in previous articles, that low-level laser light therapy for hair loss is safe and effective. But our low-level laser light therapy caps are more than just effective—they’re designed for the comfort of the user. Let’s take a closer look at what makes our caps different—and better. They adapt to the user....

The first day of summer is Thursday, June 21, 2018. When summer rolls around, we always get many of the same questions, so let’s take a moment and address them here: 1. Will chlorinated pool water make my hair fall out? No, it will not. There is no relationship between swimming in a chlorinated pool and hair loss. However, swimming in chlorinated pool water...

August marks the month for National Hair Loss Awareness. Now, more than ever, is the time to review some staggering statistics from the American Hair Loss Association: Androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, is the culprit behind 95 percent of men’s hair loss cases. By the age of 32, two-thirds of men will experience some degree of loss. By the age of 50, 85...