How Effective is Theradome Laser Helmet for Hair Loss?

An American company claims its new Theradome laser helmet is the first wearable laser scalp treatment to "stop hair loss, thicken existing hair and grow new hair", but can this helmet really cure baldness?
Designed by a former NASA scientist, to be worn twice per week for 20 minutes at a time, the headgear is marketed more towards women with hair loss issues as, currently, the Theradome has only been FDA-cleared for use by women with their FDA clearance for men still pending. 
The cordless hair restoration device uses 80 cooling lasers that provide over 560 mW of low level laser therapy. This is meant to grow new, healthy hair whilst doubling the hair follicle size of existing hair, in addition to slowing down or stopping hair loss, with no side effects. 
Theradome claims to show results over a period of over 100 weeks. After 18-24 weeks Theradome advises your hair will be 'cleaner, more manageable...with improved lustre and fuller body', with thicker, longer hair and a healthier scalp occurring after 26-50 weeks of continued use of the helmet. From 52 weeks they say you will start to see 'the hairs on the top of the head and the vertex will start filling in', then from the 100 week treatment mark onwards, Theradome claims users will experience 'fuller and thicker hair will result with continued use'.
Two clinical trials were conducted by Theradome and their results state that the hair loss helmet was proven to regrow hair in 98% of users. Additionally, the studies found that hair thickness, volume and density increased by 200% within six weeks.
Our highly respected hair transplant partner, Dr Bessam Farjo, told the Daily Mail: 'I do believe that laser technology has validity, but I’m sceptical of the specific claims made by Theradome GB that this particular headgear has the ability to increase the hair shaft diameter by 200 per cent. I have not seen any scientific evidence to support this.
'It’s great to see businesses putting resources to the development of this technology, but more scientific results are needed to back-up the huge claims that Theradome is making.'
From the information available, this helmet appears to be potentially more of a hair growth booster rather than a hair loss treatment. Whilst hair growth boosters are an integral part of any full hair loss treatment programme, for optimum results they should be used alongside specialist medications developed to stop hair loss and start the regrowth process.
Theradome advises its helmet can be used alongside other hair loss treatments, stating that by doing so 'your hair recovery will be even more rapid than just taking the pills alone.'
The laser therapy operates  in a similar way to the convenient HairMax LaserComb which, unlike the Theradome, is FDA-cleared for use by both men and women. A complimentary HairMax LaserComb can be included within most of Belgravia's treatment courses.
These types of Hair Growth Boosters work primarily by stimulating the scalp to increase blood flow to the area, reducing inflammation of the scalp which can also help with scalp conditions such as dermatitis. This stimulus encourages hair growth, allowing the regrowth medication (usually Minoxidil) to work more effectively, whilst maintaining the condition of the hair and scalp.
If you would like our hair loss specialists to provide personal advice on the best course of treatment for your condition, call us on 020 7730 6666 or send us a message to book your free consultation. If you are unable to get to either of our Central London hair loss clinics, just complete our Online Diagnostic Form.