Laser hair growth devices work by using low-level laser therapy, or LLLT, to stimulate weakened or dormant hair follicles, says hair restoration physician and creator of the Bauman Turbo LaserCap, Dr. Alan Bauman, MD. The process is known as photobiomodulation, and it involves exposing tissues to light in the red and near-infrared spectrum, which can improve cell metabolism and blood flow, reduce inflammation, and stimulate hair follicles to re-enter and maintain the growth phase.

Hair loss isn’t just a vanity issue but a health concern. With over 25 years of experience and more than 33,000 patients treated, board-certified hair restoration physician Dr. Alan J. Bauman is here to break down what works and what doesn't when it comes to keeping your strands strong. Whether you’re shedding a little more than usual, noticing patchiness, or dealing with textured hair care challenges, now is the time to get informed and take action.

Dr. Alan Bauman, a board-certified hair restoration physician, told WWD that there are few clinically proven techniques to improve hair loss. That said, a certified trichologist could administer FDA-approved medications to help, as well as “custom compounded prescriptions,” low-level laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma, TED treatments, follicular unit extraction and exosome therapy.

“This distinction matters because shampoos for fine hair focus on volume and strand ‘plumping,’ while shampoos for thinning hair often target scalp health and strengthen the follicle environment,” says Alan Bauman, MD, a board-certified hair restoration physician and founder of Bauman Medical in Boca Raton, Florida. You should aim for lightweight cleansing and scalp balance, not growth stimulation.

In recognition of August’s Hair Loss Awareness Month, Dermatology Times spoke with Alan J. Bauman, MD, founder of Bauman Medical in Boca Raton, Florida. With more than 35,000 patients treated and nearly 3 decades of experience, Bauman shared insights on early intervention, cutting-edge diagnostics, regenerative therapies, and the evolving role of personalized technology in the treatment of alopecia.

Alan J. Bauman, M.D. (founder, CEO, and medical director of Bauman Medical Hair Transplant & Hair Loss Treatment Center) previously told Shape that the rosemary oil offers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties can treat “lice, hair shedding, dryness of the hair, sebum production, scalp dryness, dandruff, and itchy scalp."

It’s true that one of the key genes linked to androgenetic alopecia—also known as male (or female) pattern baldness—sits on the X chromosome, which men inherit from their mothers, says Dr. Alan Bauman, a hair transplant surgeon at Bauman Medical. But that’s just one piece of a very complicated puzzle.

“For many patients, the idea of a prescription-strength gummy can be appealing, particularly if they have difficulty swallowing pills or capsules,” says Dr. Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS, IAHRS, FISHRS, founder, CEO, and medical director of Bauman Medical Hair Transplant & Hair Loss Treatment Center. “In addition to minoxidil, these gummies contain biotin, which is a popular over-the-counter supplement that supports healthy hair.”