A chic hairstyle can change the appearance of any person. However, improving the condition of your hair is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. Shampoos, masks and all kinds of vitamins sometimes stop giving the expected results and turn out to be ineffective. Ozone therapy for hair is a modern solution that cosmetology represents. Let's talk about what this technique is and what results can be achieved with its help.
Indications for treatment
First, let’s determine in what cases is ozone treatment appropriate? There are three main types of directions for this procedure:
- treatment of diseases of the scalp (for example, dandruff, seborrhea, fungus, etc.);
- stimulating new hair growth and reducing hair loss;
- general healing effect, improving the quality properties of hair, flexibility, brightness, shine.
What will the result be and how quickly will it appear?
Positive changes are observed already at the initial stage: the condition of the scalp improves, dandruff disappears, restless itching goes away, hair growth accelerates and its density increases. After completing the course, the dynamics only intensify.
Let's list the results of the procedure point by point:
- Restoring blood circulation to the scalp.
- Rapid renewal of the epidermis.
- Skin disinfection.
- Elimination of itching, irritation, dandruff.
- Reduced hair loss.
- Accelerated growth.
- Normalization of the sebaceous glands.
- Strength, elasticity, shine.
- Thick volume.
As a bonus, the effectiveness of using cosmetic products increases. Renewed skin is able to more actively absorb the active components of shampoos, balms, masks, as a result of which their effect is enhanced.
How does it work?
The beneficial effects of ozone (highly active oxygen) have been appreciated by a huge number of both patients and specialists, as evidenced by numerous reviews. Ozone therapy affects the skin, and, therefore, the hair follicles located in them, as follows:
- stimulates blood circulation processes (hair growth);
- provides oxygen saturation;
- reduces pain in the presence of injuries, bruises, etc.;
- removes toxins, harmful substances and waste from local areas of the head;
- heals existing skin irritations, reduces inflammation, kills fungi and bacteria.
All this ensures increased hair growth and also stops hair loss. In addition, the appearance of your hairstyle is significantly improved; you will be able to observe the necessary density, volume, shine, density and elasticity. Skin diseases usually disappear completely after several sessions.
What does it cure?
The main direction of ozone therapy for the scalp is the regulation of metabolic processes in the epidermis. This makes it possible to eliminate many diseases and unpleasant symptoms.
The action of ozone is aimed at the hair follicles and scalp . It helps women improve the overall condition and appearance of their hair. After a course of procedures, an increase in thickness, elasticity, shine and strength is observed. Relevant after bleaching, long-term hair coloring, chemicals. Helps men fight hair loss. In addition, it is used for trichological infections such as seborrhea and dermatitis.
Due to the saturation of the deep layers of the skin with oxygen, blood circulation is started with renewed vigor, a powerful release of toxins occurs, inflammatory processes, itching, and irritation are reduced.
Does ozone help with hair loss? The answer is yes. The procedure is actively used in the fight against alopecia . The effect is noticeable after the first procedure, but full results are achieved within a month.
For a comprehensive effect, it is recommended to take a course of multivitamins containing iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and selenium.
Cosmetologists name several problems that ozone therapy combats:
- weak and dull hair;
- dropping out;
- slow growth;
- fungal diseases.
Indications for treatment:
- Itching of the skin.
- Dandruff.
- Psoriasis.
- Increased activity of the sebaceous glands.
- Alopecia (diffuse, focal, androgenetic).
- Hair shaft pathologies: fragility, dryness, split ends.
- Hair weakness, low density, dullness and slow growth.
- Dermatitis of various types.
General information about the procedure
Ozone therapy for hair can be carried out using several methods. The doctor determines which specific method is right for you during an examination of the scalp. The technique chosen will depend on the extent of the problem present. So, it's possible:
Systemic administration
It is carried out through an intravenous drip. The main goal of this procedure is to saturate the entire body with ozone, which will lead to overall health improvement and the solution of existing problems in a complex.
Systemic administration for ozone therapy for hair
Injection administration
It is carried out directly into the problem area using injections. A full course can include from 2 to 6 sessions. Please note that injections may be accompanied by very unpleasant sensations. One procedure lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Injection for ozone therapy for hair
External influence
The technique is less effective, but absolutely non-traumatic and also useful. It involves treating hair with a special composition that includes ozone. Then the patient's head is placed under a special device that creates a greenhouse effect and allows the components of the mixture to penetrate the skin.
External influence during ozone therapy
Ozone in medicine
Over the past 15 years, a large number of studies have been carried out that have made it possible to understand that ozone in therapeutic doses works as a fairly strong medicine [V.
Bocci (2007)]. Ozone therapy* is widely used in the treatment of various pathological conditions, the main cause of which is hypoxia [R. Viebahn (1985)]. World congresses and international symposia on the use of ozone in medicine are held, and all-Russian scientific and practical conferences “Ozone in Biology and Medicine” have become regular. In 1992, the All-Russian Society of Ozone Therapists was registered. In 2008, the 1st World Congress of Ozone Therapists was held in Mexico City, after which the publication of the regular international journal “Revista de ozonoterapia” began. Ozone is a triatomic oxygen molecule with high oxidizing properties. Being an extremely active gas, it quickly penetrates deep into tissues and turns into diatomic oxygen within a short time.
In the body, ozone activates its own antioxidant and other protective systems, stimulates the vital activity of cells and the intercellular matrix.
First of all, it is worth highlighting such a property of the ozone-oxygen mixture as the ability to activate microcirculation processes, including in problem areas characterized by a lack of oxygen (it is known that hypoxia accompanies most pathological processes, including any type of hair loss) - Ozone therapy helps to enhance tissue respiration and saturate cells with oxygen.
A doctor who has experience in using ozone therapy, even during the procedure, always sees how the rheological properties of the blood change (fluidity increases), the appearance of hypoxic tissues changes, which “before our eyes” acquire a “healthy” color.
Results of ozone therapy in trichology
The mechanism of the immunomodulatory effect of ozone is well known and is used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases of the skin and hair, including alopecia areata. In approximately 30% of cases, after the first course of procedures, the appearance of vellus hair is noted, even with chronic alopecia.
The most important are the pronounced bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties of ozone. It effectively neutralizes and destroys various types of viruses, pathogenic microorganisms and fungi that negatively affect both skin and hair and human health. The antibacterial activity of ozone is unrivaled!
It is worth noting that the action of ozone is aimed primarily at pathogenic flora. Thus, unlike many antiseptics and antibiotics, ozone does not cause side effects.
Excessive diffuse or focal hair loss, increased oiliness and seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, excessive activity of pathogenic microflora - these disorders respond well to treatment with ozone. Thanks to the action of ozone, the hair structure improves and its normal growth is restored.
List of possible contraindications
In what cases is ozone treatment contraindicated? The list of necessary restrictions is quite extensive and is represented by the following conditions:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- individual intolerance and allergy to ozone;
- internal bleeding and the recovery period after it;
- heart disease;
- regular consumption of alcohol (several days before the procedure);
- decreased immunity and colds, fever and elevated body temperature;
- problems related to the functioning of the thyroid gland (for example, hyperthyroidism).
How does the ozone therapy procedure for the scalp work?
Ozone therapy is the introduction of a triatomic oxygen molecule into the body. When it gets into the skin, it oxidizes and starts restoration processes.
Before going for the first procedure, you need to consult with a doctor - he will examine the scalp, identify problems that can be solved with ozone, and then draw up a course program. The trichologist will also select the method of introducing ozone. Maybe:
● systemic administration - ozone enters the body intravenously through a dropper. In this case, the effect is not only on the hair, but on the entire body. The patient notes increased immunity, skin rejuvenation, accelerated metabolism;
● injections directly into the scalp. In this case, the effect of ozone is local, affecting only the hair follicles, penetrating into the outer and deep layers of the epidermis. During the procedure, metabolism is activated, and nutrients fill the follicles. One procedure takes about 20 minutes and is accompanied by unpleasant sensations. One course consists of 2-6 procedures;
● treatment with a special compound. Least painless effect. Using a special apparatus, a special composition is sprayed around the head. When it covers the hair, the patient puts on a special cap that creates a greenhouse effect. As a result, ozone and related components penetrate the scalp.
The full course of the procedure, on average, includes from 2 to 10 procedures. The number of sessions is determined by the doctor, based on the severity of the problem. It is recommended to take breaks of 5-7 days between sessions. When one course is completed, you can continue treatment and repeat all sessions. But it is better to start a new cycle after 2 months. However, reviews of ozone therapy with photos before and after the course prove that often one cycle is enough for hair.
Even before the sessions, the patient is recommended to prepare for the introduction of ozone. A few days before the injection, it is necessary to avoid physical activity. Shortly before the procedure, it is not recommended to smoke or drink alcohol. The day before, trichologists advise washing your hair with your usual shampoo, but not using masks, sprays or styling products.
Indications for a course of ozone therapy
Ozone therapy actually does not require indications, because with the help of ozone you can not only cure many diseases, but also simply improve the condition of the body and hair. However, if you use cocktails specifically for the head and scalp, then it is customary to distinguish four main indications.
Judging by reviews of ozone therapy for the scalp, the indication for sessions is alopecia at any stage. Due to the oxidative properties of ozone, the division of cells in the growth zone occurs more actively and the period of their development also increases.
The second indication is stimulation of hair growth, if you want to quickly grow long hair. Blood microcirculation improves, lymph flows out. All this stimulates metabolic processes.
Ozone therapy is also indicated if it is necessary to improve the hair fiber - make the curls shiny, strong and elastic. Ozone will help with this, as active molecules will stimulate the immune system.
A separate indication is the presence of seborrhea, dandruff or fungus. Ozone has antiviral and bactericidal properties, therefore it neutralizes all fungi.
A few more indications for which you should consult a trichologist and sign up for an ozone therapy session:
● redness and itching of the scalp;
● hair section;
● psoriasis;
● increased activity of the sebaceous glands, oily hair and scalp.
Contraindications to ozone therapy
In most cases, ozone therapy has a beneficial effect on the body. However, there are some exceptions. Negative reviews of ozone therapy for the scalp prove that if exceptions are ignored, you can only get additional health problems. Such contraindications include:
● intolerance, allergy either to ozone itself or to additional components contained in a cocktail, spray mixture or dropper. In this case, the very first procedure is fraught with rashes and new irritation on the skin;
● pregnancy and breastfeeding period. Pregnancy itself is not an obstacle to ozone procedures, however, in some cases, ozone provokes internal bleeding and deterioration of the fetus;
● heart disease;
● alcohol consumption - it is recommended to exclude any alcohol from the diet a few days before the session;
● fever and elevated body temperature, infectious diseases. One of the effects of ozone therapy is fighting diseases and strengthening the immune system. However, one of the properties of ozone is stimulation of blood circulation and, as a result, an additional increase in body temperature;
● endocrine diseases.
If contraindications are taken into account, there is still a small likelihood of side effects. Most patients tolerate the procedure calmly, but if at least one of these symptoms is noticed, it is better to stop the session and tell the trichologist about the side effect. The most common side effects that patients reported in their reviews of ozone therapy for hair and scalp condition before and after the course:
● painful sensations;
● swelling after the procedure;
● bruises, redness, light bleeding;
● discomfort.
However, in order for the result to be as clear as possible, the patient must take precautions. In the first week after the sessions, you need to limit physical activity and not go to the sauna. For 2-3 days, do not wash your hair or scratch your skin. For a little longer, doctors advise not to use a hair dryer (even at low power), masks and hair sprays for 5-7 days after the procedure.
Possible side effects
Typically, ozone therapy for the head is well tolerated by patients without any contraindications. All unpleasant sensations last for several hours (maximum several days), they do not require special treatment and do not cause any serious inconvenience. The most likely side effects include:
- moderate or mild pain in the treated area;
- swelling at the injection site;
- bruises, hemorrhages, redness;
- discomfort and slight crunching in the treated area.
Please note that such negative reactions of the body, as a rule, are characteristic of only one method of ozone therapy - injections.
Reviews
After winter, my hair began to fall out a lot. I don’t yet think that I’m too old and this is age-related baldness. I decided to take a course of ozone therapy. I'm deathly afraid of injections, so my choice fell on a cap. The procedure takes about 15 minutes, but there is an unpleasant smell. But overall I was satisfied with the effect.
Maria, 36 years old.
I really didn’t want to lose my hair completely, but going to a cosmetologist wasn’t very convenient either. After all, I’m already an old guy. But I read about ozone therapy on the Internet and decided to try it. Did IVs. I really liked the effect not only on the hair, but also on the body as a whole. It’s as if a second youth has begun.
Marat, 51 years old.
I like to experiment with hair color, so constant dyeing has made it very weak and brittle. I went to a trichologist, he prescribed ozone therapy. The cost pleasantly surprised me and the positive effect was not long in coming.
Anastasia, 28 years old.
Photos before and after
Photos before and after ozone therapy for hair No. 1
Photos before and after ozone therapy for hair No. 2
Precautionary measures
It is quite possible to reduce the risk of side effects; to do this, you just need to follow the basic recommendations that the specialist performing the procedure will provide you with. As a rule, the following precautions are typical for the rehabilitation period:
- limit physical activity (3 - 5 days);
- give up bad habits (up to 7 days);
- do not wash your hair (2 days);
- do not blow dry your hair (5 - 7 days);
- do not scratch your scalp (2 days);
- do not use creams, masks, styling products (up to 5 days);
- do not visit establishments with high humidity and air temperature (saunas, steam rooms, baths).
All of these recommendations are adapted specifically to ozone injections; other treatment technologies have almost no side effects and are tolerated by the body as easily as possible. If administered intravenously, mild headache or dizziness may occur.
