Does Dr Farjo Endorse the Scalproller Like It Suggests in the Press Release?
I saw that Dr Farjo was quoted in this press release for some scalp roller. The link is here: Breakthrough Therapeutic Tool Presented to 400 Leading Hair Loss Surgeons.
It also says “Furthermore, the latest research on behalf of Intercytex by Dr Bessam Farjo, and pioneering studies by Dr George Cotsarelis provide evidence that Scalproller therapy may produce new hair growth independently of any other treatment.”
So is Dr Farjo endorsing this tool?? Thanks!
The following response is by UK-based physician Dr. Bessam Farjo:
 Response by:  Dr Bessam Farjo United Kingdom |
Pangaea is a company I have known for about 10 years which started out making a scalp fibres camouflage product called Nanogen which we sell on to some of our patients. They have become involved in a variety of other hair products over the years, but earlier this year they approached me after the Intercytex data suggested scalp ‘stimulation’ made a positive difference to the hair counts. They showed me their Scalproller device and they suggested it could help stimulate hair growth on the principle of causing scalp injury, and they also speculated that it would significantly aid minoxidil absorption into the scalp. They discussed a number of other interesting ideas and projects and I agreed that the principles behind their Scalproller suggestions are scientifically plausible. We are currently in discussions about writing appropriate protocols for clinical trials. I can not endorse the Scalproller device itself until further clinical research is at hand.
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Dear Balding Blog,
As the author of the press release I would like to clarify.
By saying that independent work by Dr. Farjo had lead us to believe this device might help hair growth, we did not imply that this was what he believed in any way, and was not an endorsement of our product. At no point did the release say or imply that Dr. Farjo believed that our device would re-grow hair.
I would like to apologise to Dr. Farjo, Dr. Rassman and any other frequent visitor who mis-interpreted what was said, and would advise vistors to read such releases carefully to avoid misunderstandings.