April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
Both laser treatments improved acne scars similarly, but the Nd:YAGlaser was safer and less painful, while the Er:YAG laser left patients slightly more satisfied.
The conversation is about finding an affordable and effective low level laser therapy device for hair loss, with a preference for a cap but open to a comb.
The user is asking for opinions on low level laser light therapy for hair growth and thickening. They have been using it for a year but haven't seen significant results, attributing any regrowth to topical minoxidil.
Affordable 92-LED caps may be more effective for hair growth than expensive 270-laser caps due to higher power output and irradiance. The LED caps deliver more energy to the scalp, making them a cost-effective alternative for red light therapy.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) stimulates hair growth but current devices are expensive. A proposed non-profit project aims to create affordable, 3D-printed LLLT devices and collect data on their effectiveness.