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Dr. Schweiger Discusses LaserComb for Hair Loss in Women in Wall Street Journal

Robert M. Bernstein M.D. — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:23:34 +0000

Dr. Eric S. Schweiger, an Associate at Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration, was interviewed recently for an article in the Wall Street Journal.

The article — Can Lasers Stimulate a Hair-Growth Spurt? — discusses the efficacy of the HairMax LaserComb and low level laser therapy (LLLT) and also touches on Dr. Schweiger’s main area of expertise, the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in women:

Eric S. Schweiger, a clinical instructor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, says the LaserComb helps grow hair, but adds that effects are often modest, typically take at least six months and aren’t seen in all patients.

The only home laser device cleared for hair growth by the Food and Drug Administration is the LaserComb, which claims to increase hair growth in men. While used by Dr. Schweiger and others for women, the device isn’t FDA cleared for them; a clinical trial is continuing, the company says.

Read more about low level laser therapy (LLLT) and the HairMax LaserComb on the Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration website. For further reading you can explore the Laser Therapy topic on the Hair Transplant Blog.

Which Laser Comb Works Best for Hair Restoration?

Robert M. Bernstein M.D. — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:41:48 +0000

Q: I have been trying to find some evaluation of which laser combs work best for “hair restoration”. I have seen some dermatologists speak about the Hair Max laser comb and its effectiveness (considering patient compliance, the amount of time the patient has been losing hair, the amount of total hair loss at time of treatment, etc.). I have also seen reference to the Sunetic laser comb which claims to have a superior technology to the Hair Max and offers a changeable head to allow treatment of the skin for healing, wrinkles, etc. A company in Michigan also offers a laser comb called the Hair Rejuvenator which it claims is superior to either of the other combs but I have not heard of any dermatologist who recommends this comb. A firm in Australia also offers a laser comb (Aculas) which it claims is the most effective; however, the makers of the Hair Rejuvenator comb say it is too powerful and dangerous and could cause blindness. Amidst all these claims, the consumer (patient) is left wondering which best option is and which is merely hype or fraud. What do you suggest?

A: There are no comparative studies thus far. For a hand-held device, I would stick with the Laser comb for now since it is the only one that has cleared the FDA.

Some others may work as well (and are less expensive) but we just don’t know at this time – and how useful any of them are long-term is also still not known.

After Hair Transplant, When Can One Resume Laser Therapy Treatment?

Robert M. Bernstein M.D. — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:44:00 +0000

Q: I am currently using the Hair Max Laser Comb. I am starting on my third week and am scheduled for a hair transplant in one week. My question is: how long do I have to wait to restart the laser comb after my hair restoration procedure? This is not my first procedure and I understand the grafts are delicate for the first couple of weeks. If I keep the teeth away from the scalp and just let the light hit the grafts will this promote faster growth?

A: You can start using the laser comb again right after the surgery, as long as it doesn’t touch the scalp.

At 10 days after the hair transplant you can use it normally, as the grafts are permanent and there is no risk of dislodging them.

Can One Do Laser Therapy with Laser Comb Unsupervised?

Robert M. Bernstein M.D. — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:00:00 +0000

Q: I’m nervous about using the LaserComb alone and unmonitored. Can I have the HairMax treatment done at a clinic or doctors office?

A: The LaserComb is a home treatment.

Can One Use Laser Comb Laser Therapy to Treat Advanced Hair Loss?

Robert M. Bernstein M.D. — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:28:00 +0000

Q: I have been told I am a Norwood Class 6; will the HairMax LaserComb or other types of laser therapy work for me?

A: Laser treatments, as with other medical treatments for hair loss, only work when there is some existing hair in the area.