Methods, Compositions and Apparatus for Treating a Scalp
First Claim
1. A portable phototherapy apparatus comprising:
- a power supply;
a power controller;
a plurality of semiconductor light elements powered by the power supply under control of the power controller, the plurality of semiconductor light elements providing phototherapy to an area to be treated of a patient'"'"'s scalp;
a membrane for securing and supporting the plurality of semiconductor light elements, the membrane shaped to form a generally hemispherical shape with a concave inner surface with the semiconductor light elements on the concave inner surface; and
a cap for enclosing the membrane and retaining the therapeutic gelatin mixture on the patient'"'"'s scalp.
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Abstract
A phototherapy light cap is a flexible, generally hemispherical cap having a light source to supply suitable dosage requirements of current and future light therapies. The phototherapy light cap may also include a rechargeable battery source, a light source or an array of light sources, a light diffuser and an interface to a recharging source that may be a docking station. A phototherapy light cap may alternatively be an insert for any commercial head dressing, preferably adapted for convenient recharging. Combining the use of a phototherapy light cap with gelatinized therapeutic agents provides a suitable treatment technique for a scalp utilizing phototherapy, heat and any suitable combination of active ingredients such as minoxidil.
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16 Claims
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1. A portable phototherapy apparatus comprising:
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a power supply; a power controller; a plurality of semiconductor light elements powered by the power supply under control of the power controller, the plurality of semiconductor light elements providing phototherapy to an area to be treated of a patient'"'"'s scalp; a membrane for securing and supporting the plurality of semiconductor light elements, the membrane shaped to form a generally hemispherical shape with a concave inner surface with the semiconductor light elements on the concave inner surface; and a cap for enclosing the membrane and retaining the therapeutic gelatin mixture on the patient'"'"'s scalp. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of treating and preventing hair loss of a patient comprising the steps:
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applying a therapeutic gelatin mixture to a portion of the patient'"'"'s scalp; providing a phototherapy apparatus over the therapeutic gelatin mixture on the patient'"'"'s scalp, the phototherapy apparatus including; a power supply; a power controller; a plurality of semiconductor light elements powered by the power supply under control of the power controller, the plurality of light emitting diodes providing phototherapy to a patient'"'"'s scalp; a membrane for securing and supporting the plurality of semiconductor light elements, the membrane shaped to form a generally hemispherical shape with a concave inner surface with the semiconductor light elements on the concave inner surface; and a cap for enclosing the membrane, supporting the power supply and the power controller and for retaining the therapeutic gelatin mixture on the patient'"'"'s scalp; operating the phototherapy apparatus to illuminate the patient'"'"'s scalp and the therapeutic gelatin mixture, and further operating the phototherapy apparatus for a therapeutic period of time after liquefaction of the therapeutic gelatin mixture. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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