Fighting Hair Loss

December 20, 2010

Low-light level lasers, in combination with traditional therapy, are a powerful adjunct in the battle against hair loss.

By David P. Melamed, MD, MSc

Healthy Aging Magazine

A new era of nonsurgical hair restoration technology is here for men with hair loss.

We all know that hair loss can be emotionally devastating for women; hair has long been a symbol of feminine beauty and sensuality. But hair loss in men is no less devastating. Men report reduced self-esteem, difficulty dating and trouble securing a new job. A balding hairline makes a man look and feel older than he is.

Many men with hair loss have dreamed of the “magic bullet,” the special vitamin or treatment that will reverse hair loss. Surgical hair treatments, such as hair transplantation, scalp reduction, flaps and tissue expansion, are available. So is medication, such as Minoxidil and Propecia. However, most treatments have been disappointing, usually saving the hair that’s already there, but doing little to grow back the hair that’s already lost.

For obvious reasons, most men are skeptical of treatments that promise to reverse hair loss. But a new era of hair restoration technology, using “cold” laser hair therapy (LHT), offers hope for those who don’t have advanced hair loss. LHT alone and in combination with topical andlor oral medications has produced excellent results for men and women. Also known as “cold” lasers, LHT uses therapeutic soft low-light level lasers (LLLL) that were developed in Europe for healing wounds, treating hair loss and other diseases of the scalp.

The laser uses a pure visible red light at 633 nm, the optimum wavelength and frequency to stimulate a dramatic increase in micro-circulation of blood supply in the scalp. This increases cellular metabolism and promotes the repair of damaged cells and weakened hair follicles, leading to the cessation of hair loss and the stimulation of hair re-growth. The exact mechanism of action for visible red LHT at the cellular and sub-cellular level is not clear. However, current evidence suggests the effects are based on enhanced cell proliferation. Specific biological effects can be seen by irradiating a cel1.1 In particular, 633 nm light directly affects the physical state of pore molecules.

The physical state of a cell is affected by changing the permeability to calcium ions. An abrupt and transient increase in calcium ion concentrations act as intracellular messengers. This photochemical change affects the mito-chondria, and, in turn, messenger RNA synthesis, which ultimately leads to the observed enhancement of cell proliferation.

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Hair Loss Facts

December 8, 2010

Currently the FDA has only approved two non-surgical hair loss pharmacological treatments and one non-invasive hair loss treatment. The two drugs are finasteride, most common as Propecia® and minoxidil, most common as Rogaine®. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is the only other FDA approved method of reducing and reversing hair loss.

  • There is a difference in hair loss and male and female pattern baldness.  Most hair loss is normal and temporary. A combination of hormones and genetic factors are responsible for male and female pattern baldness (hair loss).
  • More than half of men and women in the United States experience hair loss. Forty percent of all women have female pattern hair loss by the age of 40, and 50% of all men by the age of 50.  About 30% of people have hair loss by age 30 years, and about 50% have hair loss by age 50 years.
  • Male pattern hair loss is caused by DHT (Di-Hydro Testosterone), and female pattern baldness is caused by a variety of hormones including DHT.
  • Angrogen is a steroid hormone that is responsible for body hair and to a large extent is what is transmuted into DHT.
  • Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body, second only to bone marrow.
  • Typically, 50 to 100 hairs fall out everyday normally. These dead hair follicles are called “club hairs.”
  • A typical scalp contains 100,000 to 150,000 hair follicles.
  • Hair grows at an average of one-fourth to one and a half inches per month.
  • Blondes have the greatest number of scalp follicles followed by brunettes. Redheads have the fewest number of scalp follicles.
  • Many drugs (both recreational and prescribed) and chemicals can cause hair loss and accelerate male or female pattern baldness or hair loss.
  • Thyroid imbalance and iron deficiency are reversible causes for hair loss and should NOT be confused with male or female patterned baldness.

    • Reported Studies of LLLT in Hairloss (Male / Female)

    Professor Andre Mester (1964)

    In 1964, Professor Andre Mester began experimenting with the use of low-power laser energy in Budapest, Hungary. He observed that low energy laser exposure has a stimulating effect on the biological system, while high-energy laser exposure had an inhibiting effect. In his experiments with wound treatment on mice, he noticed rapid healing due to microcirculation of blood supply. This healing was also obvious in laser light treatment of diabetic patients suffering with dystrophic sores. He was amazed to find sores that would not otherwise heal were healed, and he also observed accelerated hair growth and thickening of hair in the treated areas. This theory through its evolution has since been refined and is widely becoming one of the most popular non-invasive hairloss treatments. Laser researcher Dr. J. Layton Wright states: … “Laser Hair Therapy increases microcirculation of the hair follicle, which allows nutrients and freshly oxygenated blood to access the hair follicle with the results being a stimulation of the natural hair growth cycle.”

    Dr. Trelles (1984)

    In 1984, Dr. Trelles showed in one study that patients with alopecia areata who were treated with He-Ne laser 632,8 nm showed a good response. Dr. Trelles reported that most of the patients with alopecia areata responded well after only 6 to 8 treatments administered twice a week for a couple of weeks. The He-Ne laser was placed 30 centimeters from the alopecia areata with dosages ranging from 3-4 Joule per sq. cm. No fibres or lenses were used. In the same study, microscopic evaluation of the hair shaft structure on the alopecia areata irradiated areas showed a clear medulla rich in keratin after treatment. Daily treatments appeared to prevent regrowth, causing irritation with probable increase in hairloss.

    Japan Laser Therapy Association (1992)

    At the 4th annual Meeting of the Japan Laser Therapy Association in 1992, success was reported with an increase in both hair growth and the density of the hair follicles in the laser treated areas of both male and female stress alopecia and alopecia areata with only one failure out of 40 cases reported in two papers.

    Laser Conference, Helsinki Finland (1993)

    An unpublished study presented at Laser Conference, Helsinki, Finland 1993 shows the effect of LLLT on Androgenetic Alopecia. A double-blind comparative study with placebo laser for treatment of Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia in young males was presented in Helsinki 1993 describing the positive effect of LLLT treatments on hair growth, stop of hairloss and hair shaft tensile strength. At the Helsinki Laser Conference research results demonstrating the effect of LLLT compared to a placebo group was presented. It was found that hair re-growth was clearly shown in the laser group. In addition all patients, with the exception of one, in the laser-treated group showed a complete stop of hairloss. All patients, except 3, showed a clear hair re-growth of hair with a reduction of at least one category in the Hamilton classification. Post-treatment showed the dermis with almost the same amount of hair follicles as pretreatment, although a number of new follicles could be seen with clearly noticeable hair growth. 50% of the follicles are now in the anagen phase (growth). When comparing the histological findings, transformation into anagen hair follicles could be observed in 83% of the patients on laser treatment but in none of the placebo patients. Out of 18 patients, 14 showed an increase in hair thickness, and all 18 showed improvement in general hair shaft quality measured with the hair stretcher. The results showed no improvement in the placebo group or any adverse effects of the treatment.

    Prof. Pekka J. Pöntinen (1996)

    Professor Pöntinen is one of the pioneers of LLLT in Scandinavia thorough theoretical and practical studies on how to apply low level laser therapy in the treatment of chronic, especially musculoskeletal and myofascial pain and dysfunction, vascular disturbances, wound and ulcer treatment etc. Prof. Pekka J. Pöntinen established the beneficial effect of Laser Hair Care® on scalp blood flow and published his results in 1996. The effects of hair lasers on skin blood flow were measured on three different devices to establish the effect of scalp blood flow. The hair lasers used were Laser Hair Care (670 nm ), a He-Ne (632.8 nm ) laser containing one laser transferring light via fibres and lenses to the patient and a laser identical to the Laser Hair Care where the lasers were replaced (placebo). The differences in the laser systems are illustrated by the fact that Laser Hair Care increased scalp blood flow by 54%. The He-Ne hair laser had no effect while the Placebo decreased flow rate by 36%. In addition, the skin temperatures measured before and after the treatment showed little change.

    European Studies (1997)

    In 1997 a European group of scientist’s published their work on LLLT in the treatment of alopecia of the scalp. The authors tried to verify the efficacy of low energy laser (LLLT) in scalp alopecia. Sixty patients were divided in two groups: A) laser group, 33 patients treated with both LLLT and classical therapy; B) control group, 27 patients treated only with classical therapy, Before, during and after treatment, historical samples were done. For the group A the results were rather superior but in a twice shorter time shorter time than group B. The maintenance of the good results needed classical therapy for a long period. They conclude that LLLT therapy could have a useful complementary method for the treatment of scalp alopecia. The same European group of scientist’s published their findings on LLLT use in the treatment of alopecia and crural ulcers in 1998. The authors tried to verify the efficacy of LLLT in scalp alopecia and crural ulcers of different causes. Laser used was (red diode, continuous emission, 8 mW power, wave length 670 nm spot size about 5 mm diameter on some points. They also use as control classical therapy. Before, during and after treatment, histological samples were taken from alopecia regions. For the laser groups (alopecia and ulcers) the results were rather superior and in a three or twice time shorter than the control group. They conclude that LLLT therapy is a very useful complementary method for the treatment of scalp alopecia and crural ulcers.

    ManeGain’s Growth Continues to Flow with Waterstone

    November 14, 2010

    Austin, TX – November 12, 2010: Waterstone Aesthetics, located just north of the University of Texas’ “The Drag” section of Guadalupe Street, has joined with ManeGain to offer a therapy to naturally treat hair thinning and hair loss. Waterstone Aesthetics was founded with the commitment to combining the art and science of skin and hair treatments and products in order to address each client’s unique requirements to rejuvenate and restore their youthful look of vitality and beauty. Waterstone makes the fifth high end salon to offer the ManeGain Hair Rejuvenation Therapy in the last month.

    When asked why Waterstone wanted to add this Therapy, Blanca Urano, Waterstone’s co- founder said, “We started Waterstone with the ideal that real beauty is treated from within, not just created with makeup.  We are committed to only offering products, treatments, and regimens that restore, rejuvenate and refresh the skin, hair and body.  The (ManeGain) Therapy is totally in line with our philosophy of offering an all natural way to restore people’s youthful look in an non-invasion, chemically free way.  It is fantastic that this Therapy is all about using a persons’ own healing potential to regrow hair and that the technology puts energy back into the scalp in order for it to restore and produce a stronger, more healthy hair follicle.”

    The ManeGain Station, which looks very much like a lady’s salon hair dryer, combines three types of pulsed energies: Low Level Lasers, Visible Light, and Magnetic Energy.  In combination, these therapies remove the underlying cause of hair loss by first knocking the hormones off the affected hair follicles.  ManeGain’s CEO, Barry Thornton, explains, “The basic cause of hair loss is known to be hormones, but no one was sure exactly what was happening on a cellular level.  ManeGain’s research was able to determine exactly the “root” causes of hair loss, and once that discovery was made, we were able to take this treatment and combine it with two other technologies into what is now ManeGain.”

    Jeffrey Fry, ManeGain Marketing Chief added, “I love that Waterstone believes beauty is about treating the whole body with pure, authentic products and not just covering up problems. Their location is in one of the hippest places anywhere, and this means their clientele demand a certain level of purity and quality in the products.  In addition, their customers have discriminating tastes that demand the use of all natural, organic treatments and products.  Waterstone continues to advocate the same beliefs we do and will be a pivotal ally in expanding this belief in Austin as we reach 10 salons. Mr. Fry went on to say, “Waterstone is a great choice because they understand how treating their customers can be a transformational personal experience that translates into greater personal confidence and self image. Waterstone’s excellent reputation and fashion image in the community makes it one of a handful of unique Salons in Austin, and our unique Therapy offers a natural way to restore, rejuvenate, and regrow hair.”

    The ManeGain Station involves no special procedures or protocols, and clients sit under the unit for 25 minute sessions.  The technology has been approved by the FDA, and there are no known side effects or contraindications.  ManeGain is so confident of this technology, that they even offer a confidence guarantee to alopecia sufferers that if your hair does not begin to regrow and you are not completely satisfied, they will refund your money.

    For more information about Waterstone Aesthetics, you can contact them at www.waterstoneaesthetics.com or call them at (512) 373-7546.

    For more information about ManeGain, you can contact them at www.manegain.com or call at (877) 5-REGROW or email at info@manegain.com.

    ManeGain offers a technology for people to regrow their hair naturally without drugs or chemicals.  The company was founded in order to bring the benefits of this revolutionary technology from out of the doctors’ offices to a more mass market.

    ManeGain’s PATH to Success in Austin, Texas

    October 29, 2010

    Austin, TX – October 29, 2010: PATH Salon, a distinctive salon in Austin’s chic South Congress area has signed up with ManeGain to offer its patented therapy to treat hair loss and thinning hair.  PATH Salon makes the third exclusive location to offer the ManeGain Hair Rejuvenation Therapy in the last month.

    The ManeGain Station, which looks very much like a lady’s salon hair dryer, combines three types of pulsed energies: Low Level Lasers, Visible Light, and Magnetic Energy.  In combination, these therapies remove the underlying cause of hair loss by first knocking the hormones off the affected hair follicles.  Once this is achieved, the therapy then stimulates each hair follicle cell while at the same time increasing blood flow to and from the hair follicles.  Essentially, this therapy creates an environment that allows individuals suffering from hair loss or thinning to regrow their hair naturally.

    ManeGain’s CEO, Barry Thornton, explains, “The basic cause of hair loss has been known for some time to be hormones, but no one was sure exactly what was happening on a cellular level.  ManeGain’s research was able to determine exactly the “root” causes of hair loss, and once that discovery was made, we were able to take this treatment and combine it with two other technologies into what is now ManeGain.”

    When asked why PATH elected to start offering this service, Ryan Driggers, PATH’s owner went on to say, “PATH was founded with the belief that each person has a personal style and expression of beauty that we are here to help accentuate.  The (ManeGain) Therapy addresses a problem with some of our clients by allowing people to express that style more confidently by naturally regrowing their hair.   It is fantastic that this Therapy is all about using a persons’ own healing potential to regrow hair and that the technology puts energy back into the scalp in order for it to regrow and produce a strong, more healthy hair follicle.”  Mr. Driggers added, “Being in the SoCo neighborhood, people like personal attention, local flair, and a neighborhood feeling. It is great knowing ManeGain is located in Austin, and manufacture their products here as well!”

    Jeffrey Fry, ManeGain Marketing Chief added, “I love the fact that PATH (Salon) is all about serving the customer and discovering their own identity and style.  SoCo is known for its artistic flare and style, as well as being a cultural hotbed in using organic, all natural treatments for their daily lives.  PATH Salon and ManeGain both are directly in line with these core beliefs. PATH’s reputation and placement continues ManeGain’s goal to place our Therapy Stations in ten high end salons and spas in Austin within the next 30 days. We are presently recruiting in Houston, and then shortly thereafter in Dallas, Fort Worth and then on to Los Angeles and New York City.”  Mr. Fry went on to say, “PATH is a great choice because they understand how getting a great hair style can be a transformational personal experience and that translates into greater confidence and self image. PATH is one of a handful of unique Salons in Austin, and our Therapy offers a unique, natural way to restore, rejuvenate, and regrow hair.”

    The ManeGain Station involves no special procedures or protocols, and clients sit under the unit for 25 minute sessions.  The technology has been approved by the FDA, and there are no known side effects or contraindications.  ManeGain is so confident of this technology, that they even offer a confidence guarantee to alopecia sufferers that if your hair does not begin to regrow and you are not completely satisfied, they will refund your money.

    For more information about PATH Salon, you can contact them at www.pathsalon.com or call at (512) 447-PATH (7284).

    For more information about ManeGain, you can contact them at www.manegain.com or call at (877) 5-REGROW or email at info@manegain.com.

    ManeGain offers a technology for people to regrow their hair naturally without drugs or chemicals.  The company was founded in order to bring the benefits of this revolutionary technology from out of the doctors’ offices to a more mass market.

    More Hair Growth For ManeGain in Austin, TX

    October 28, 2010

    Austin, TX – October 28, 2010: Continuing its growth in Austin, ManeGain has secured another location to treat individuals suffering with the age old problem of hair loss and thinning hair.  Bella Salon, a 20 year old Austin icon now offers the ManeGain Hair Rejuvenation Therapy™ at its 6th Street location.

    The ManeGain Station, which looks very much like a lady’s salon hair dryer, combines three types of pulsed energies: Low Level Lasers, Visible Light, and Magnetic Energy.  In combination, they remove the underlying cause of hair loss by first knocking the hormones off the affected hair follicles.  Once this is achieved, the therapy then stimulates each hair follicle cell while at the same time increasing blood flow to and from the hair follicles.  Essentially, this therapy creates an environment that allows individuals suffering from hair loss or thinning to regrow their hair naturally.

    ManeGain’s CEO, Barry Thornton, who also co-founded ClearCube, stated, “The basic cause of hair loss has been known for some time to be hormone, but no one was sure exactly what was happening on a cellular level.  Low Level Laser Therapy was accidentally discovered as a way to retard hair loss and in a majority of cases to cause hair regrowth. Our research determined the “root” causes of hair loss. Once that was determined, we were able to take this treatment and combine it with two other technologies into what is now ManeGain.”

    When asked why Bella Salon decided to distribute ManeGain Hair Rejuvenation Therapy™, Joshua Martin, the owner of Bella said, “Bella Salon was founded by artists for artists and we believe what we create is living works of art. ManeGain addresses a problem with some of our clients by regrowing and strengthen a natural canvas of hair.   We really like the fact that their Therapy is all about using a persons’ own healing potential to regrow hair.  Their technology puts energy back into the scalp in order for it to regrow and produce a strong, more healthy hair follicle.”  Mr. Martin went on to say, “It is also nice to know that ManeGain is located in Austin, and that they manufacture their products here as well!”

    ManeGain’s market and sales chief, Jeffrey Fry, stated “Not only is Bella Salon an Austin icon known for its artistic flare, but they also believe in organic, all natural treatments for their clients, which is directly in line with ManeGain’s core beliefs. Bella continues our quest to place the Hair Restoration Therapy Stations in ten upscale salons and spas in Austin. We are negotiating with a variety of other locations and hope to have Austin placements completed in thirty to forty five days. After that, ManeGain will start deployments in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and then on to Los Angeles and New York City.”  Mr. Fry went on to say, “Bella is a great choice because they understand how getting a great hair style can be a transformational experience and that translates into greater confidence and self image. Bella is as unique as Austin, and our Therapy offers a unique, natural way to restore, rejuvenate, and regrow your hair.”

    The ManeGain Therapy involves no special procedures or protocols, and clients sit under the ManeGain Station for 25 minute sessions.  The technology has been approved by the FDA, and there are no known side effects or contraindications.  ManeGain is so confident in the success of their technology that they can offer a confidence guarantee to alopecia sufferers that if your hair does not begin to regrow and you are not completely satisfied, they will refund your money.

    For more information about Bella Salon, you can contact them at www.bellasalonaustin.com or call at (512) 474-5999.

    For more information about ManeGain, you can contact them at www.manegain.com or call at (877) 5-REGROW or email at info@manegain.com.

    ManeGain offers a technology for people to regrow their hair naturally without drugs or chemicals.  The company was founded in order to bring the benefits of this revolutionary technology from out of the doctors’ offices to a more mass market.

    ManeGain Appoints Area Director for Austin

    October 14, 2010

    ManeGain Appoints Area Director for Austin

    Austin, TX 10/14/10 — ManeGain, the developer of an all new Natural Hair Regrowth Technology for high end hair salons and spas, has appointed Heather Davis as its Area Director for Austin.

    “Ms. Davis brings over 12 years of sales and market development” stated Jeffrey Fry, VP of Sales and Marketing at ManeGain.  He goes on to say, “She has a unique ability to deal with salon and spa management as well as  individuals undergoing this revolutionary treatment.   Losing your hair is a very personal situation, and takes someone with a great sense of decorum and grace to make clients comfortable during this transformational experience.”

    The ManeGain Hair Rejuvenation Station looks very much like a lady’s hair dryer and uses three technologies to correct the underlying causes of hair loss and baldness. One point of interest is that the Stations are actually made in Austin, Texas, and until now this service could only be acquired through a surgeon or doctor.

    While the technology is painless and does not require any drugs, chemicals, or topicals, it does take several months before you see noticeable results of hair regrowth.  Still, the company is so confident about its approach that it offers a “Confidence Guarantee” which gives clients their money back if they do not see visible hair regrowth within 12 weeks.

    “I am very excited about the opportunity to directly help people regain their confidence by the restoration of their naturally growing hair,” states Ms. Davis.  “I have worked for a number of companies, but none who are so passionate about making a difference in peoples’ lives.” She adds, “It is important that clients realize  I am here for them during their transformational journey.  It is that personal touch that makes the difference, and that is what really attracted me to ManeGain.”

    Barry Thornton, ManeGain’s CEO, adds, “ManeGain will have 10 facilities offering our Therapy here in the Austin area, then we are planning on expanding to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and on to Los Angeles and New York.  This is an exciting service and it offers an all natural way for people to confidently regrow their hair without drugs, chemicals, oils, crèmes, or surgery.”

    For more information about ManeGain, you can contact them at www.manegain.com or call at (877) 5-REGROW or email at info@manegain.com.

    ManeGain offers a technology for people to regrow their hair naturally without drugs or chemicals.  The company was founded in order to bring the benefits of this revolutionary technology to a more mass market and out of the doctors’ offices.

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    Natural Hair Regrowth takes Root in Austin, TX

    August 31, 2010

    Austin, TX – August 30, 2010: A revolutionary new technology has recently been released that addresses the age old problem of hair loss, naturally, without the use of drugs, chemicals, ointments, or surgery.  A startup company, ManeGain, has placed its first Hair Rejuvenation Therapy Station in Envy Salon of Round Rock, Texas.  This technology has been under development for over a year, and a trial on the effectiveness of their one-of-a-kind Therapy has since been completed.

    ManeGain’s CEO, Barry Thornton, who also co-founded ClearCube, stated, “The basic cause of hair loss has been known for some time.  The medical industry knows that hormones are responsible for hair loss and baldness, but no one was sure exactly what happened on a cellular level.  Low Level Lasers Therapy was accidentally discovered as a great way to retard hair loss, and in a majority of cases even to cause hair regrowth. It was not until we totally understood what was going on with the hair follicle on a bio-molecular level that were we able to combine three technologies into what is now ManeGain.”

    The ManeGain Station combines three types of pulsed energy: Low Level Lasers, Visible Light, and Magnetic Energy.  In combination, they remove the underlying cause of hair loss by first knocking the hormones off the affected hair follicles.  Once this is achieved, the therapy then stimulates each hair follicle cell while at the same time increasing blood flow to and from the hair follicles.  Essentially, this therapy creates an environment that allows individuals suffering from hair loss or thinning to regrow their hair naturally.

    When asked why Envy Salon decided to place a unit in their establishment, Jay Kazen, the owner of Envy Salon went on to say, “I want Envy to be a central point in the Round Rock community.  Essentially, Envy is a place where people feel free to come in and just socialize and meet.  In addition, I want Envy to be known for not just a fabulous hair cut or style, but a whole life, wellness, and beauty experience.  ManeGain understands this and has demonstrated to us that it is all about positively transforming a customer by restoring their natural hair growth and therefore restoring a person’s confidence.”

    ManeGain’s market and sales chief, Jeffrey Fry, stated “Envy is the first of ten high end salons and spas in Austin that we will place our Hair Restoration Therapy Stations in. We are negotiating with a variety of other locations and hope to have Austin built out in thirty to forty five days. After that, ManeGain will start placements in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and then on to Los Angeles and New York City.”  Mr. Fry went on to say, “Envy is a great choice because Jay (Kazen) understands that it is not just about regrowing hair, but in restoring a person’s confidence. Being an entrepreneur himself and moving from a successful business practice in Orange County, California, Jay understands that in a competitive environment you need to offer differentiated services and develop a very personal relationship with your clients. Our Therapy is not something that can be mass marketed over the web or TV or radio, and Envy Salon is all about building relationships with its clientele.”

    The ManeGain Station resembles a ladies’ salon hair dryer, and clients sit under the unit for 25 minute sessions.  The technology has been approved by the FDA, and there are no known side effects or contraindications.  ManeGain is so confident of this technology, that they even offer a confidence guarantee to alopecia sufferers that if your hair does not begin to regrow and you are not satisfied, they will refund your money.

    For more information about Envy Salon, you can contact them at www.envysalonrr.com or call at (512) 310-1114.

    For more information about ManeGain, you can contact them at www.manegain.com or call at (877) 5-REGROW.

    Discussion of Laser Light Stimulation

    July 8, 2010

    This document goes into some detail of how Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)  effects cell, who it does what it does, the processes or chain of reactions that happen, what sort of side effects there are and other general topics of energy transfer between photons and cells.

    To read the paper in its entirety, please click here

    Regrow Your hair with Laser Hair Restoration

    June 29, 2010

    Author: Tim Vincent
    Laser hair restoration involves a range of treatments that all use laser light to promote the existing hair follicles to become productive again after going into their dormant phase. The Laser Luce LDS 100 is one example of this sort of application that has provided some good data in customer tests. Some of these trials have been done on a clinical basis using controls involving comparisons with placebo treatments. Most trials use a six month baseline to judge their effectiveness. The Laser Luce trials have results of treatments extending up to 1 year.

    Laser hair restoration procedures all utilize low level power lasers at specific wavelengths of light. It is the frequency or wavelength that gives the specifics of each method. LCD 100 uses laser light in the Infra red range of light frequencies. The power is strategic in relation of the laser light also. Larger power lasers are used in industry to cut metals such as steel panels. It is important to understand that the laser light in such hair treatment devices is of such a low power that it will not even burn the skin let alone cut into it.

    The laser light in the LDS 100 procedure actions by stimulating the skin cells in the scalp and in particular those that make up the hair follicles. At thecell level it has been displayed that respiration is promoted making the cells more active. Cell membranes become more active in the movement of mineral ions across them. The production of proteins is activated at the gene level and metabolic activity is increased. The increased transfer across membranes seems to allow these conditions to be spread from one area to another. At the tissue level all this new activity stimulates the increase of the blood capillary networks connecting the skin cells. The net result of all this greater activity is that the supply of oxygen and food to the hair follicles is greatly improved. It is thought that this can make hair follicles, which have started to wither away, to reawaken and begin to make healthy hair once again. Hair manufacture is therefore stimulated and there should be an increase in the amount of hair and the over all thickness. Continued treatment can maintain the hair production that has been made.

    For the client the treatment couldn’t be simpler. It means sitting under a device shaped like a dome. The inside of the dome is covered in special emitters that produce the laser light. These flash regularly illuminating the skin with the laser light. The scalp takes up the light, which stimulates the hair follicles. During the treatment there is no pain and the patient can study a news paper to pass the time. At the end of the session the client doesn’t have to recover and can return home straight away.

    Medical trials have to establish if new hair has been produced and that the procedure being tested is responsible for the results seen. The use of clients taking a placebo treatment is the method used to make sure that the laser treatment is the causative agent. These clients follow the same treatment but no LDS 100 is really used. Hair counts, before and after photographs and patient self assessment are methods used to establish the amount of hair regrowth. Results from recent trials have shown that Laser Luce hair counts increased over a 6 month term and that these results were maintained over the following 6 month period. In contrast, those using the placebo made sure the natural loss of hair that you would expect. The results of photographic evidence show that the peak of hair restoration takes place between 6 and 12 months of treatment.

    Laser hair restoration using the Laser Luce procedure offers a pain free way for men and women to regain hair that has been lost. The results of trials have shown that the laser light not only stimulates new hair but then proceeds to maintain it by providing the best conditions for the hair follicles to survive.

    There are a number of laser hair restoration treatments that claim to regrow hair. Only with all of the facts at hand can people be expected to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages without having to just accept sales hype. Further information on the alternatives for people looking into hair replacement and hair treatment can be found on T J Vincent’s web site.

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