Laser comb shedding, does this mean it's working?

By the way I didn't mean to put this under hair transplant: start your own topic, I meant to click men's hair loss: start your own topic. I'm not sure if threads can be moved once they're created but I would still definitely appreciate any opinions. Thanks.

Lasers are still relatively new regarding treating MPB. There are many manufacturers and each present their own claims, most of which are extracted from consumer testimonials, not necessarily clinical data or evidence to support the claims being made.

Albeit I have heard similar experiences to yours regarding the shedding and robust hair quality. Some lasers are recommended for facilitating the healing process immediately post-op while minimizing scar tissue during the healing process.

Other variables are frequency of use and results over the long term. Can prolonged use and or frequent use stimulate or induce a shed? Of course they can. Is it a good thing? Depends what type of shed that is going on.

Lasers like some hair loss meds can and will induce shedding especially when initially used. The stimulation can potentially cause the hair follicles to either retreat into a resting phase or can stimulate a resting follicle into the growth phase. Sometimes we will read about guys who experience some regrowth as a result of using hair loss meds or lasers and this is usually regressed dormant follicles stimulated to the growth phase. Yet that regrowth may not be as robust as terminal hair and it may appear more fuzzy or diffused in characteristic.

If you choose to continue the laser, be sure to do so under the supervision and direction of a qualified licensed physician experienced in working with lasers for hair. If you are using the laser more often than recommended, it could potentially end up doing more harm than good.

And let's not forget that lasers can also be potentially used to remove unwanted hair as well.