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| Time: | 11/16/2009 4:33:13 AM |
| Subject: | Low Level Laser Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) |
| Message: | Two presentations at the ISHRS 17th Annual
Scientific Meeting (July, 2009) are particularly interesting to
those suffering Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL). Dr. N.S. Sadick, Dr. C.M. Margo, and Dr. A. Rossi, Jr. reported their findings on 15 patients with classic clinical features of female pattern hair loss. All patients are thoroughly investigated to rule out other etiologies. Each patient’s scalp is biopsied and examined with multiple methods. In 13 of the 15 cases, lymphocytic folliculitis was observed. This implication of this observation is it opens new possibilities for treatment of female pattern hair loss, targeting the inflammation. Some examples include class 1 topical corticosteroid, oral NSAID, high intensity red light LED, and low lever laser therapy. Dr. G. Koher presented a clinical study using 650nm low level laser to treat female pattern hair loss. In this study, subjects receiving 52 scheduled treatments of 20-minute duration, over a period of 26 weeks, with an 82-laser system. 82 subjects were enrolled in the study, 58 of them completed the full 26 weeks. After 52 treatments, 97% presented an increased hair count > 20%, with 77% presenting a hair count increase of > 51%. Two subjects presented increased hair counts of 16% and 18% respectively. In conclusion, this study showed scheduled low level treatment can provide a medically significant treatment of female pattern hair loss by promoting hair growth and/or reduction of the rate of their hair loss. Hopefully, the study underway from Transdermal LASERCAP will provide a definitive answer for LLLT. |
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| Time: | 9/25/2009 7:02:38 PM |
| Subject: | Breakthrough Innovation – Transdermal LASERCAP |
| Message: | During this year’s major hair transplant
conference - ISHRS 17th Annual Scientific Meeting (July, 2009),
Dr. Michael Hamblin from Harvard Medical School discussed the
mechanism of action of low level light therapy and Dr. Grant Koher
presented his study showing successful treatment of many female
pattern hair loss sufferers using low level laser. The most
exciting practical finding for me, however, was the Transdermal
Lasercap jointly developed by Dr. Bob Haber, a well-known hair
restoration surgeon and Dr. Michael Rabin. There are three major areas where the Lasercap stands above the rest. 1. A large array of 224 lasers provides more lasers than most large systems that cost $30-60,000, yet it is designed for personal budget. Note: the wavelength (650nm) and power specification (5mw) of each laser match those from the lasers in Hairmax Lasercomb, which received FDA approval for treating hair loss. 2. This cap can be worn under any head cover (cap, hat, etc.). It provides complete scalp coverage so that the user can simply leave it in place while receiving treatment. Furthermore, it comes with a rechargeable battery pack so that one can remain mobile and continue one’s usual daily activity. 3. A rental program that can be fully credited towards the purchase price should the user decides it is effective for treating his or her hair loss. I was never a strong proponent of low level laser therapy, primarily because compliance issues. I could not imagine myself using any of the existing low level laser systems for the long haul. However, my immediate reaction when I saw the Lasercap was “I could use this.” For the time being, the Lasercap is not yet commercially available, but I will receive a demonstration unit by the end of this month (Sept) and I look forward testing it. |