According to The Treatment Rooms, around 6.5 million men and 8 million women in the UK struggle with hair loss.
Whilst some of this can be attributed to medical conditions, others may find that factors like stress are contributing to thinning hair.
Luckily, tech and startups are coming to the rescue, with many companies developing apps and devices to combat hair loss.
How Have Tech And Startups Changed The Hair Loss Sector?
Tech and startups have transformed the hair loss sector by pioneering new, innovative therapies to help.
Traditionally, hair loss treatments meant either having a transplant, taking supplements or using special creams. However, many of these companies have looked into combatting the cause of hair loss, not just trying to manage the symptoms.
For some companies, this means wearable devices, for others it means changing the way that people care for their hair.
In any case, this shift has certainly made hair loss less of a taboo subject and made hair care more accessible to the masses. Let’s take a look at some companies innovating in the space…
Niostem
Niostem is helping combat hairloss with its wearable stem-cell regeneration device.
The device is worn on the head and stimulates hair follicles, encouraging them to grow more naturally. The startup claims that results start to become noticeable within 6 months, making it a good alternative to more invasive technologies.
dNovo Bio
dNovo Bio recognises that hair loss occurs due to dying stem cells. Using a small piece of skin or even a drop of blood, the company is able to generate personalised hair stem cells that won’t trigger an adverse immune response.
Once created, these cells are seeded into the scalp, showing significant growth within 3 months. This is a more personalised and less invasive approach than typical hair transplants, which involve removing follicles and replanting them.
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Traya Health
Traya Health is a company that not only treats hair loss, but aims to address the root cause of it.
Through their bespoke test, users can assess the root cause of their specific hair loss. Then, doctors are able to recommend a treatment plan, with personalised guidance.
This ensures that the right dosage is applied to each person, making treatment more likely to be effective.
Keeps
Keeps is an online subscription service providing hair loss treatments at an affordable price.
The startup makes the process of getting hair loss medication easier by providing an easier and more affordable option.
MyHairCounts
MyHairCounts uses smart imaging to measure hair density and suggest treatment plans.
As hair loss can be gradual, MyHairCounts allows users to track hair loss over time, doing more to prevent it getting worse. By using imaging to track their hair loss, consumers can make more informed decisions about their treatment plans.
Luminate Medical
One major cause of hair loss is cancer treatment, which can be extremely traumatic to patients.
Luminate Medical has created a wearable device that uses low level compression therapy on the scalp to combat hair loss during chemotherapy. Whilst it’s still in trials in Europe, it can be a great tool to prevent hair loss as a result of cancer treatment.
Amplifica
Amplifica is a startup that uses the power of signalling molecules to stimulate hair growth.
The company’s research looks for natural processes that can help prevent hair loss. By focusing on the biological process that causes hair loss, the company is creating less invasive procedures to protect hair.
