LED Light Therapy for Alopecia

This trial tests a new LED light therapy cap, the Revian Red All LED cap, to address central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), a type of hair loss primarily affecting middle-aged women of African descent. The researchers aim to determine if the cap can reduce scalp symptoms, slow hair loss, and promote hair regrowth in areas not yet scarred. Women diagnosed with CCCA Stage II-III, who have maintained stable treatment for at least three months, may be suitable candidates for this study. Participants will use the cap daily for 10 minutes to evaluate its benefits over existing treatments. As an unphased trial, this study provides an opportunity to explore innovative treatment options for CCCA.

Participants must be on stable treatment without changes for at least 3 months before joining the trial, so you will not need to stop your current medications if they include doxycycline, topical steroids, minoxidil, or if you have completed 8 rounds of intralesional steroids.

Research shows that the Revian Red All LED cap is generally safe for use. This cap effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, a common type of hair loss, in both men and women. Importantly, very few side effects have been reported. Unlike other treatments such as topical minoxidil, which can cause itching and initial hair shedding, or finasteride, which may lead to breast enlargement and reduced sexual desire, the LED cap has not shown these issues.

Unlike traditional treatments for alopecia, which often involve topical medications like minoxidil or oral medications such as finasteride, the Revian Red All LED cap uses light therapy to stimulate hair growth. This LED light therapy works by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation in the scalp, potentially encouraging hair follicles to enter the growth phase. Researchers are excited about this treatment because it offers a non-invasive, drug-free alternative that requires only a simple, daily 10-minute application, making it convenient and easy to use.

Research has shown that the Revian Red All LED cap, used by participants in this trial, can help treat hair loss, particularly in androgenetic alopecia, by increasing hair count. Regular users saw an increase of about 26 hairs per square centimeter. The cap uses LED light, which penetrates the skin more effectively than lasers and covers the area more evenly. This may also aid in treating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) by reducing swelling and potentially promoting hair regrowth in scar-free areas. Early studies are promising, but further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness for CCCA.²⁶⁷⁸⁹