Mr. Alan Baker, senior marketing executive says, “Propecia has definitely emerged a genie for hair loss treatment amongst men. It targets the hair loss cause amongst men, which the formation of DHT and thereby facilitates hair re growth”. Propecia works by obstructing the formation of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). DHT is a by-product of testosterone which is responsible for defining male gender specific characteristics in the early development of a male child.

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Laser therapy

Once a treatment for getting rid of hair, laser therapy is now being used by some doctors to get it back.

For the first time, the FDA has officially recognized laser therapy as a treatment for hair loss with its clearance of Lexington’s HairMax LaserComb in January 2007.

“Low level laser therapy is a very promising technology for hair loss sufferers,” said Alan J. Bauman, M.D., a leading U.S. hair restoration physician. “However, patients need to remember that the best strategy for restoring lost hair is to use a multi-therapy approach of which lasers are an important part.”

(1) “How does laser therapy work?” - Laser therapy reactivates hair growth by stimulating live, but weakened, follicles at the cellular level. It does not reactivate dead follicles. (2) “Is laser therapy right for me?” - Laser therapy is effective for patients who want to improve weak or thinning hair. However, it does not work for areas of the scalp that are totally bald.

(3) “How soon should I expect to see results?” - Some patients may see improvement in a few weeks. But significant changes should not be expected for six to 12 months.

(4) “What happens if I stop using it?” - Laser sessions don’t cause permanent changes to the follicles. To keep hair growing, patients must follow a regular treatment schedule.

(5) “Does it work for women too?” - Yes. Laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for many types of female hair loss.

(6) “How much does it cost?” - Several hand-held laser devices are available. These include: Sunetics’ Laser Brush ($395), Lexington’s HairMax LaserCombs ($395, $545) and Erchonia’s THL-1 Hair Laser ($3,500). In-office laser therapy is also available from some physicians.

(7) “What other treatment options are available?” - Laser therapy can be effective, but the best strategy is to use a multi-therapy approach which may include: finasteride (Propecia), minoxidil (Rogaine), nutritional supplements (Viviscal, saw palmetto) and follicular-unit hair transplant microsurgery.

(8) “How do I know it’s working?” - Anyone who has hair loss should visit a doctor who specializes in hair restoration and is familiar with what laser therapy can do. Baseline photos and density measurements should be documented before starting treatment. Early results can be subtle, so careful tracking and follow-up is crucial. Discuss with your doctor appropriate expectations before starting therapy.

Dr. Bauman is an active member of the American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery, North American Association for Laser Therapy and World Association for Laser Therapy.

Could a high-tech comb equipped with lasers help cure hair loss? That’s the claim of the company that makes the HairMax LaserComb, which was cleared for sale last week for the promotion of hair growth in men by the Food and Drug Administration. When the comb is raked through the hair, a low-level laser strikes the scalp, stimulating hair follicles, says its manufacturer, Lexington International.

Losing your hair can be a devastating thing. Balding men are perceived as older, less attractive, less confident and duller than a man with a full head of hair. And let’s face it. Not everyone can sport a bald head like Michael Jordan, Vin Diesel and Bruce Willis.

Lexington expects the product to find a market among the 40 million men and 30 million women in the United States who are losing their hair.

Lexington claims the LaserComb helps grow and regrow hair for men and even women, though the FDA cleared it only for men.

The company conducted a study and found that 93 percent of men (ages 30 to 60) had an increase in the number of thick hairs, with an average of 19 per square centimeter over a six month period. That’s significant, says Dr. Matt Leavitt, founder of Medical Hair Restoration, a national chain of surgical hair replacement practices which uses the LaserComb.

But Fraser Clarke, CEO for Hair Club, isn’t so sure.

Like Rogaine and Propecia, the LaserComb is intended for lifetime use, and studies have shown that people only stick with hair loss products for eight months — even if they are working. Clarke says LaserComb, along with Propecia and Rogaine, work better for early stages of hair loss. Most people who are losing their hair don’t initially seek treatment.

“On average an individual will recognize they are losing their hair and wait seven years before they act on that hair loss,” he says. “The more hair you lose, the more you recognize it, the more concerned you get, the more likely you are going to act on it.”

The LaserComb is not intended to replace Rogaine, Propecia or hair transplants, says Leavitt, whose company uses all three.

“If someone wants to create thick hair in a bald spot, a hair transplant is still going to be the most efficacious — or a hair piece,” he says.

“We’re not trying to say this is the only option. We’re saying this is a brand-new option.”

Female-pattern baldness

Female lose hair on an inherited (genetic,Buy Propecia Online) basis too, but the female pattern is more diffuse, with less likelihood of the frontal hairline being lost. Although some female may notice hair thinning as early as their 20s, the pace of hair loss tends to be gradual, often taking years to become obvious to others. (Buy Propecia Online),It’s common to hear female with what appear to have a full head of hair exclaim, “This is nothing–you should have seen how thick it used to be!”) Notions about baldness being inherited through the mother’s family, just like stories about hats choking off follicles or long hair pulling on the roots, are just folklore.

Hair loss “myths” of special concern to female:

Longer hair does not put a strain on roots. Shampooing does not accelerate hair loss; it just removes those that were ready to fall out anyway. Coloring, perming, and conditioning the hair do not usually cause hair loss. Styles that pull tight may cause some loss, but hair coloring and “chemicals” don’t.(Buy Propecia Online)

What treatmalets are there for hair loss in female?

Ask your doctor about minoxidil (the generic name for Rogaine). This is over-the-counter and available in 2% and 5% concentrations. It’s something of a nuisance to apply, but it helps conserve hair and may even grow some. Propecia is a drug that helps male retain their hair. It is unsafe for female of childbearing to take this drug, or even handle tablets. (It is, however, safe for their husbands to take it while they are trying to become pregnant.(Buy Propecia Online) Propecia is safe for older female but not very effective; newer studies suggest that it might be somewhat helpful and may be worth considering. Surgical procedures like hair transplants can be useful for some female as well as male to “fill in” thinned-out areas.
 

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