After the recent FDA approval of the HairMax LaserComb, there have been many brief articles written based upon the press release that the product’s manufacturer had sent out. Most articles I’ve seen have been essentially disbelief that a product like this could’ve been approved, while other articles were simply rehashing what the press release stated. […]
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Please see my previous posts on the subject —Why Are You Suspicious of the FDA and the LaserComb Now? and HairMax LaserComb Receives FDA Approval?. Even though the stationary laser has some scientific documentation in the European literature, thie stationary lasers are far more intensive a treatment than a few strokes of a comb, which […]
I too was surprised to see the level of endorsement for the use of the term ‘hair growth’. I have read a massive number of articles on Low Laser Light Therapy and it is clear that the articles seem to show some benefit in the 10-20% range. Each article, however, was sponsored by people or […]
I received two emails recently about the HairMax LaserComb, so I’ll combine my response into one… EMAIL 1: EMAIL 2: This came out of the FDA and this is the exact wording in the final page of the FDA letter in January 2007: Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): K060 305 Device Name: HairMax […]
I took the time to review their data and contrary to their protestations that there was not enough resolution in the photographs, I would challenge that statement. If they felt the photos didn’t well represent their claims, why would they bother posting them? In fact, the resolution in the photos were excellent (we looked at […]
Unless you have a camera that takes pictures at the exact and repeatable spot on your scalp, it is almost impossible to tell. One researcher (see: Analyzing the Results of the HairMax Laser Comb) used a small tattooed dot on an area of interest and took serial photographs at regular intervals to see if there […]
Earlier this month, I posted an entry titled Analyzing the Results of the HairMax Laser Comb. The extensive email that I received (posted below) shows the great care that the HairMax folks went through to try to be objective. I do not doubt that objectivity was the intent, but upon reviewing the images that were […]
I have given my opinion many times on alternatives to the only two medications that are known to have value (Finasteride and Minoxidil). I am not sure if the other treatments really work from a medical point of view and there is no proof for me to endorse any of such productsn,because there is no […]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29028377 J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2017 Oct 13. doi: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1376094. [Epub ahead of print] Randomized trial of electrodynamic microneedle combined with 5% minoxidil topical solution for the treatment of Chinese male Androgenetic alopecia. Bao L1, Gong L1, Guo M1, Liu T1, Shi A1, Zong H2, Xu X1, Chen H1, Gao X1, Li Y1Abstract BACKGROUND: In treating androgenetic alopecia, 5% minoxidil is a commonly used topical […]
A little over a five years ago, I agreed to work with a company that supplied Laser Hats to us at no charge (valued at $3,000 each). I got 12 volunteers and sold them a Laser Hat for $500 with the caveat that they would come into our office every three months for photos. At the […]
Minoxidil is known to cause shedding in the initial use. It is not comparable to trauma. The hair should come back and start reversing from the short term loss within 2 or so months. The various acids in the 82M or other similar medications generally cause the scalp irritation, dryness and flaking. The basic theory […]
It seems like a good study but the results and conclusions from the study is plainly states: “A higher percentage of lasercomb-treated subjects reported overall improvement of hair loss condition and thickness and fullness of hair in self-assessment, though the results did not always reach statistical significance.” It means the subjects felt improvement but the […]
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 […]
The following is just my personal opinion. In my practice I have offered lasers and have carried out limited trials on various lasers offered. I got these lasers free so I tested them on my patients and did not charge them for these treatments. I saw no consistent benefits from the lasers in most of […]
I found a copy of the study online HERE. If you read the conclusion (at the end) it states there was some statistical improvement after a 6 month study comparable to Rogaine or Propecia use. But in the long term (over a year) Rogaine and Propecia was better. The conclusion also stated: “A higher percentage […]
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