What is the New Hair Loss Helmet?
A Cologne-based startup called Niostem has developed a helmet aimed at stopping hair loss and promoting hair regrowth without the need for medications or invasive procedures.
This helmet uses bioelectric stimulation to reactivate dormant hair stem cells, encouraging them to produce new, healthy hair. The idea is to bypass traditional treatments and directly stimulate hair follicles to regrow hair.
How Does It Work?
The helmet operates based on three principles:
- Bioelectric Stimulation: It activates dormant hair stem cells using mild bioelectric signals.
- Follicle Strengthening: The reactivated cells are expected to strengthen hair follicles, leading to thicker and healthier hair.
- Continuous Use: To maintain results, the helmet must be used for 30 minutes daily, as it does not eliminate the root cause of hair loss—DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the hormone responsible for genetic hair thinning.
Effectiveness of the Niostem Helmet
In pilot studies, developers found that the Niostem helmet could increase hair density by approximately 42 hairs per square centimeter. For comparison, DHI hair transplants achieve much higher densities, with around 120 grafts per square centimeter.
Medications like minoxidil and finasteride also offer different results, with finasteride increasing hair count by up to 72 hairs per square centimeter.
It’s important to note that the Niostem helmet is still in the testing phase, and further research is needed to confirm its long-term effectiveness.
Can the Helmet Replace Hair Transplantation?
While the helmet aims to stop hair loss and strengthen existing hair, it does not create new hair growth in bald areas. This means it cannot replace hair transplantation, which remains the only permanent solution for genetic hair loss.
In the future, the helmet may serve as a supplementary treatment, but for individuals with significant baldness or thinning, a hair transplant is still the most effective option.
Conclusion: Hair Loss Helmet is Not a Replacement for Hair Transplantation
The hair loss helmet may represent a new tool in the fight against hair thinning, but it is not an alternative to hair transplantation. While it may strengthen existing hair, it cannot generate new hair in bald areas, nor can it match the density achieved through modern hair transplant techniques.
If you’re considering hair restoration, Turkeyana offers advanced hair transplant procedures that provide permanent, natural results. Contact us today for a free consultation to explore your options and find the best solution for your hair loss.
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