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Crown and vertex / Treatment

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)

Also called laser cap, laser comb, red light therapy

Some trial support as an add-on. Devices vary hugely in quality.

Evidence
Limited
Status in PH
Supplement
Typical monthly cost
[TODO: price]
Where it acts
CrownMid-scalpWhole scalp
Time to see results
16 to 26 weeks in trials

Laser caps and combs shine low-power red light on the scalp. Meta-analyses report modest gains in hair density versus sham devices, with high variation between studies and devices[1].

Cheap devices on marketplaces often do not state their wavelength or power. Treat LLLT as an optional add-on, not a first step.

All side effectsPH price table

What people worry about

In readers' own words, from Filipino Reddit threads. Then our answer.

Lifetime cost“Mahal, sakit sa bulsa.”

Monthly cost swings widely by channel: branded 1mg finasteride from Mercury, generics, Regroe, imported foam and telehealth bundles can differ by more than ten times. We keep a peso-per-month table so you can compare like with like before you commit.[2][3][4]

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Prices and where to buy

[TODO: verified PH retail price]

Sold at: Shopee, Lazada, Some hair clinics.

Prices checked October 2026

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Minoxidil (topical)

OTC

Also called Regroe, Rogaine, Kirkland minoxidil

The first-line topical for men and women. Expect a shed before growth.

Strong₱600 to ₱900/mo

Microneedling

Clinic

Also called derma roller, dermapen, derma stamp

Promising add-on to minoxidil in small trials. Technique and hygiene matter.

LimitedPrice TBC

More in Crown and vertex.

This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor or dermatologist before starting any prescription treatment.

Citations

  1. 1Low-level laser therapy for androgenetic alopecia: systematic review. PubMed search.
  2. 2Just bought 5mg finasteride, now what?. r/PhHairloss. User reports, not medical evidence.
  3. 3Hair loss treatment cost in the Philippines. ClinicFinderPH.
  4. 4Dailys hair loss treatment. Dailys.

Status tag key: Supplement or cosmetic.