Could Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Benefit Women?

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Could Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Benefit Women?

Q: I am a 33 year old woman and have been told my hair is too thin on the sides for me to have a hair transplant. Could I benefit from laser treatments? A: Although the long-term benefits on hair growth are not known, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is able to stimulate hair to become fuller in appearance in the clinical trials that have been carried out for six month periods. Since the laser light serves to thicken fine, miniaturized hair, it is particularly suitable to areas of diffuse thinning, rather than areas of complete baldness. Since hair loss in women commonly has a diffuse pattern, because women can't take Propecia (finasteride), and the fact that women are less often candidates for surgery (as compared to men), laser therapy in females is particularly appealing.

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Laser Therapy: What is Revage Laser and How Does it Compare to Laser Comb?

Q: I heard that you could get a laser treatment for hair loss in a doctor's office with a new laser called the Revage. What is this and how does it compare to the laser comb that I can buy myself? A: The Revage Laser is a Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) treatment for thinning hair manufactured by the company Laser Hair Therapy of North America, LLC. It is FDA classified or permitted to be sold as a cosmetic device, but not as a medical device at this time. The Revage system contains 30 laser diodes that rotate 180 degrees around the scalp. This dynamic process increases the contact of the laser energy with the hair follicles. It is available only through a physician's office.

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Will I Lose Benefits of Laser Therapy if I Stop Treatment?

Q: If I stop the treatment will any benefit that I had be lost? A: As with other medical therapies for hair loss, once the treatment is completely stopped, any benefit should subside. It is anticipated, therefore, that periodic treatments will be needed after than the initial treatment course.

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Which Laser Comb Works Best to Regrow Hair?

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?

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Do Genes Cause Male Pattern Baldness And, If So, Which Ones?

Q: What are the genes that cause male pattern baldness? A: At this time the genes that actually cause hair loss are still unknown. However, there are two gene loci, recently identified, that appear to be associated with common baldness. The first is on the Androgen Receptor (AR) gene carried on the x-chromosome and the second is a non-sex chromosome 20p11.

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After a Hair Transplant Should I Continue Treatment with Propecia?

Q: If I get transplants, do I still have to continue taking Propecia? -- P.V., Chelsea, N.Y. A: Yes, you should. You do not need finasteride (Propecia) for the hair transplant to work, or the transplanted hair to continue to grow, but finasteride can decrease further hair loss.

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Can a Hair Transplant at the Temples Cover a Facelift Scar?

Q: I had a facelift about a year ago and the skin on the sides by my temples is really bare. It makes the scar a little obvious too. Can you transplant hair just at the temples to cover the scar? -- L.H., Scarsdale, N.Y. A: Hair loss in the temple area following a facelift is relatively common and can be treated with a hair transplant. If there is scar tissue, the hair restoration will generally require more than one session.

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How Do You Treat General Thinning in Women ?

Q: I’ve been losing my hair just around the front of my scalp for years, but now it's bad enough that I need to wear a wig to hide the top and back. Do you transplant women? A: If you have thinning in such a broad area, most likely your donor area is also thin and you would not be a good candidate for surgery. An examination can determine this and also determine if there is some other cause of your hair loss other than genetics.

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Areas of Unethical Behavior Practiced Today

Note from Dr. Bernstein: This article, by my colleague Dr. Rassman, is such important reading for anyone considering a hair transplant, that I felt it should be posted here in its entirety. Areas of Unethical Behavior Practiced Today William Rassman, MD, Los Angeles, California I am disturbed that there is a rise in unethical practices in the hair transplant community. Although many of these practices have been around amongst a small handful of physicians, the recent recession has clearly increased their numbers. Each of us can see evidence of these practices as patients come into our offices and tell us about their experiences. When a patient comes to me and is clearly the victim of unethical behavior I can only react by telling the patient the truth about what my fellow physician has done to them. We have no obligation to protect those doctors in our ranks who practice unethically, so maybe the way we respond is to become a patient advocate, one on one, for each patient so victimized.

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Is Propecia Effective In Young Patients?

Q: I know that Propecia works in only about half of patients. Are younger people more likely to be helped by this medication? -- V.C. Greenpoint, Brooklyn A: The main studies by Merck looked at men between the ages of 18 and 41. The five year data (which, in my view, is most important) showed that 48% of men had an increase in hair growth and 42% had no change over baseline. Thus a full 90% held on to their hair or had more over a 5-year period. This compares very favorably to the placebo group where 75% lost hair over the 5-year period.

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Could Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Benefit Women?

Laser Therapy: What is Revage Laser and How Does it Compare to Laser Comb?

Will I Lose Benefits of Laser Therapy if I Stop Treatment?

Which Laser Comb Works Best to Regrow Hair?

Do Genes Cause Male Pattern Baldness And, If So, Which Ones?

After a Hair Transplant Should I Continue Treatment with Propecia?

Can a Hair Transplant at the Temples Cover a Facelift Scar?

How Do You Treat General Thinning in Women ?

Areas of Unethical Behavior Practiced Today

Is Propecia Effective In Young Patients?

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