Yes. In most cases, there are two kinds of drugs that are used: minoxidil (external use) and finasteride (taken orally/suitable for men). We suggest using external medications or a topical nutrient solution 30 minutes after using the iHelmet since the scalp retains heat after the light treatment.

When warm, the follicles are opened; this is the optimum time for absorbing medication. iHelmet uses a medical grade soft laser light to stimulate shrunken hair follicles enabling them to enter the anagen phase of growth. It is a medically approved and safe treatment which does not have any side effects nor conflict with other treatments.

iHelmet is best used on clean, dry hair. Make sure the scalp is dry otherwise the humidity detected by the sensors will affect the treatment time. Because water will absorb the energy of the laser, it will reduce its overall effectiveness.

Anytime, the effect will be the same. In fact, soft light therapy may improve the quality of sleep when used before going bedtime.

Depending upon the cycle each individual hair is in, the treatment cycle on average is as follows:

1) Decreases hair oil/sebum in 1 month

2) Stops hair loss and nourishes hair in 2-3 months

3) Grows new hair in 3-6 months.

Hair that is already in the Anagen growth phase will continue to grow with improved strength. Maximum benefit can be reached after regular use for 1 to 1.5 years and maintenance use 2-4 times per month.

You should see fundamental changes in your scalp health, such as decreased/balanced oil/sebum within a month’s time. It takes hair follicles 3-4 months to change from telogen (shed phase) to anagen (growth phase). It is also wise to use the iHelmet regularly for a time after anesthesia or stressful events to ensure the healthy growth cycle is not interrupted.

For those with shorter hair, you may simply place the iHelmet on the head and begin treatment. For longer styles, you should brush, comb or tussle the hair to expose the area(s) that require treatment. Use a hairpin to secure hair away from thin areas, if needed.

It is ok to use it 3 days after the scabs have cleared (which takes 7-10 days). However, make sure that there are no open wounds on the head. This also applies for post PRP injections used for hair regeneration. As always, please consult with your doctor or Hair Loss Specialist for clearance before using iHelmet.

Onset shedding is possible if your hair is in the catagen or telogen phase when treatment began. During this period, your hair is transitioning from one phase to the next and will begin to show new growth quickly. It is possible that you may have an increase in hair loss for a short period of time. After the hair follicles have completed the accelerated end of the cycle process and are entering the anagen phase, new hair will grow again.

The following diagram displays the hair cycle:

ANAGEN (Growth Phase- lasts 2-6 years) CATAGEN (Resting Phase- lasts 2-3 weeks) TELOGEN (Shedding Phase- lasts 2-3 months) and then returning to the ANAGEN phase and repeating the cycle. If the user is in the stable period of hair loss, and more hair is in the catagen and telogen stage, then the laser will accelerate the hair follicles to move from the catagen and telogen stage to the anagen stage.

Low-level laser light can penetrate the dermis to a depth of 3-5mm and stimulate mitochondria to improve the production of ATP which is a key energy hair follicle cell.

More ATP means more efficient metabolism of hair follicles, acceleration of the separation from catagen and telogen and speeding up to enter and stay in the anagen state as long as possible.

iHelmet has an integrated high precision sensor and utilizes a proprietary algorithm to measure the scalp oil level. The reaction is very sensitive, and it can perceive minute changes in the oil level of the scalp. Scalp oil is easily affected by the moisture of the hair and scalp which then produces a deviation which can affect the proper treatment time.

Factors to consider before using the unit.

- When the hair was just washed and dried, the hair roots and scalp are not dry. There may be residual water remaining which can lead to higher hair oil level readings; perhaps more than 90%.

- When you have just finished a physical activity or the ambient temperature exceeds 82 degrees (F), the scalp secretes a great deal of sweat. The water in the sweat will also lead to higher hair oil level readings; sometimes more than 90%.

1. First, confirm you have the proper version of O/S on your mobile phone:

- Android version 4.3 or higher

- Apple iOS version 7.0.1 or higher

- Download iHelmet BLE app in Apple App Store or Google Play store

2. Open the iHelmet device; confirm that the green power indicator light is on, and blue lights are flashing in front of the helmet.

- Open the iHelmet BLE app, switch to the “Treatment” module, and it will automatically find the device. Choose iHelmet and click “link”.

Due to the iHelmet device and iHelmet BLE app being connected through a wireless signal, it is possible that physical barriers and other environmental issues may impact the unit’s ability to communicate. If the iHelmet device is connected when starting the treatment, it will automatically save all the records and when it re-establishes a connection with your phone, the data will be uploaded to the backup server and saved.

Click the progress bar area below the treatment page, and you can view the records of the current month and the running total. By clicking the arrows on each side of the month, you can view the detailed records for the adjacent months

There are two potential causes:

1. When you remove the iHelmet device, the ongoing treatment enters the suspended mode. If you do not restart within 3 minutes, the iHelmet will automatically shut down and treatment data will not be recorded.
2. If you complete the entire treatment, however upon completion the iHelmet does not establish a connection with the APP, the record will be stored in the unit. Upon the next connection to the APP, the data will automatically upload and update on the server.

iHelmet requires the iHelmet BLE app to start the treatment process only. You can utilize other applications during that time and the phone will store the data and communicate again once a connection to the iHelmet BLE app has been re-established.