From what I gather, Lexington started started selling other models of their Laser Comb that were never cleared by the FDA, and yet they were inferring that they were FDA cleared. My favorite part of that letter states, “These changes could significantly affect the safety or effectiveness of these devices and therefore, pursuant to 21, […]
23 search results for: lexington
You’re right. A rep for Lexington posted in the comments back in March of this year stating, in part — “We are currently drafting a medical review of the study to be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. We have every intention of publishing the study and making the full results available for public scrutiny.” I’ve […]
I would love to believe that the technology works, but as yet, I can not become a supporter. I will look forward to your new publication and will read it with interest. I try to give controversial issues space on this blog to give a balanced view, so your response is appreciated.
As a results of three trials, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) issued updated aspirin recommendations in March. They advise against routine aspirin use in people older than 70 years and those with increased bleeding risk. Routine aspirin may be considered in adults 40 to 70 years of age at high […]
We addressed the subject of FDA regulation with hair lasers many years ago here and here. The FDA never really approves such a device confirming that it grows hair, but in this case they cleared it to be safe for sale. It is unfortunate that some doctors seem to promote the idea that such devices […]
There are many lotions, potions, and similar products that are sold containing minoxidil. I have no real experience with most of them. I haven’t heard of this HairMax Gel (unrelated to the hair laser sold by Lexington)… and the Cipla website does not offer any insights into the product that I can hang my hat […]
You can put styling products (pomade) to make your hair “feel” thicker. Medically, you can take Propecia (finasteride) to thicken the shaft size, but it is not a permanent solution. Herbal products and shampoos that claim hair thickening may accomplish this by adding water to the hair shaft. There is no scientific proof that Low […]
The Wall Street Journal really didn’t conduct any research on their own to determine efficacy, but just quotes the study provided by Lexington (makers of the LaserComb). I guess if you took a vote from experts in the field, you could count my vote as thumbs down towards these hair lasers. I conducted a study […]
Snippet from the press release: Read the full text here. It’s a press release, so it’s filled with lots of patting themselves on the back… but it sounds like the field which has been dominated by Spencer Forrest’s Toppik now has some more competition (and as a reader pointed out in the comments below, similar […]
I reached out to a reader/writer/commenter that has previously sent in some great insights about FDA trials to get his thoughts on the latest Lexington HairMax LaserComb study that was released (read the abstract of the study here). He wrote back with a great overview, and although lengthy, it’s a worthy read for those interested. […]
The warning letter starts: “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has learned that your firm is marketing the Sunetics Laser Hair Brush and the Laser Skin Brush in the United States (U.S.) without marketing clearance or approval, in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act).” The letter from the FDA is […]
Just a couple weeks ago, the FDA published a warning letter sent to the makers of the LaserComb (see here). Now, a reader sent in a new find on the FDA website — a warning letter to another laser company that shows they are selling a product or service that is in violation of the […]
I’d guess that many have tried, but there were no significant differences. It’s my opinion that these laser combs or brushes don’t really work. In every patient I’ve seen that has used the home lasers, the therapy didn’t work. I also do realize that I probably won’t see any patients that had great results (why […]
I am not a fan of this technology, but the HairMax, Rezultz, and Bosley LaserComb models are all made by the same company — Lexington International. So it is one manufacturer and likely the only difference between each is the logo and the price the reseller charges (all well over the price they’re worth, in […]
An insightful reader sent me this great email below, adding to the ongoing laser hair treatment debate, but also providing some clear bullet points of information that much of the media seemed to miss. ————————– I’d like to join in the HairMax LaserComb debate, not on whether Lexington’s clinical trials were scientifically sound or whether […]
12
Page 1 of 2