According to The Treatment Rooms, around 6.5 million men and 8 million women in the UK suffer from hair loss.
While some of these causes may be due to medical reasons, others may find that factors such as stress contribute to hair loss.
Fortunately, technology companies and start-ups are coming to the rescue: many companies are developing apps and devices to combat hair loss.
How have technology and startups changed the hair loss sector?
Technology companies and startups have revolutionized the field of hair loss by developing new, innovative therapies.
Traditionally, the treatment for hair loss has involved either a transplant, taking supplements or using special creams. However, many of these companies have moved on to tackling the cause of hair loss and are not just trying to treat the symptoms.
For some companies, this means wearable devices, for others, it means changing the way people care for their hair.
In any case, this change has made hair loss less taboo and hair care more accessible to the masses. Let’s take a look at some of the companies that are innovating in this area…
Niostem
Niostem helps combat hair loss with its portable stem cell regeneration device.
The device is worn on the head and stimulates hair follicles, causing them to grow more naturally. The startup claims that results are visible within 6 months, making it a good alternative to more invasive technologies.
dNovo Bio
dNovo Bio recognizes that hair loss is caused by dying stem cells. Using a small piece of skin or even a drop of blood, the company can create personalized hair stem cells that do not trigger a negative immune reaction.
Once these cells are created, they are implanted into the scalp and show significant growth within 3 months. This is a more personalized and less invasive approach than traditional hair transplants, which involve removing follicles and reimplanting them.
Traya Health
Traya Health is a company that not only treats hair loss but also fights the cause of it.
The customized test helps users determine the root cause of their specific hair loss, and doctors can then recommend a treatment plan with personalized guidance.
This ensures that each patient receives the correct dosage, making the treatment more likely to be effective.
Holds
Keeps is an online subscription service that offers affordable hair loss treatments.
The startup makes it easier to buy hair loss medication by offering a simpler and cheaper option.
MyHairCounts
MyHairCounts uses intelligent imaging to measure hair density and suggest treatment plans.
Because hair loss can be gradual, MyHairCounts allows users to track hair loss over time and better prevent it from getting worse. Using images to track hair loss allows consumers to make more informed decisions about their treatment plans.
Luminate Medicine
One of the main causes of hair loss is cancer treatment, which can be extremely traumatic for patients.
Luminate Medical has developed a wearable device that applies mild compression therapy to the scalp to combat hair loss during chemotherapy. Although it is still being tested in Europe, it may be a great way to prevent hair loss as a result of cancer treatment.
amplifier
Amplifica is a startup that uses the power of signaling molecules to stimulate hair growth.
The company’s research looks for natural processes that can prevent hair loss. By focusing on the biological process that causes hair loss, the company develops less invasive procedures to protect hair.
