losing hair, I appreciate that you went on to see the problem with dark&bald's photos. The lighting isn't consistent and all photos that are supposed to show regrowth have darker lighting than baseline pictures. That is the main issue with all websites trying to sell LLLT and a widely deployed trick. I'm not saying that dark&bald is doing it on purpose, not at all - just that he needs to provide recent photos under the brighter light again, the same he used to create his baseline photos.
Also, bushbush is spot on with your reasoning. You basically argue that because you cant find evidence of something, it must work for some people. As shown by his "donkeys licking bald heads" example, that logic is completely flawed. A lack of reports only means that noone cared to try it. This is likely due to the reason that up until today, nobody could explain any mode of action that would even remotely explain how LLLT could have any beneficial effect whatsoever for hair growth. As such, this treatment is as random as any other, including the one with donkeys. Or putting maple leaves onto my head. Why should LLLT be any better for my hair than maple leaves? Both have the same amount of research literature that explains a beneficial effect for hair: zero.
Admittedly, the only exception is the recent study on LLLT which did come up with some effects. By now, only because of this study, I have decided to give LLLT (the FDA approved version) a chance some time next year (need to establish a stable baseline first as I'm adding finasteride to my regime) and see for myself in case the forum members that are currently trying it (notcoolanymore, looking at you
) are not reporting completely no effect. Obviously, I will also document things thoroughly. But in spite of this one study, the literature situation is as follows:
- one side: studies that are either methodologically majorly flawed, like no placebo control or no blinding, and studies not reporting any benefits
- other side: one study that is using correct scientific methodology (placebo, blinding) that reports benefits
The support in literature is simply ridiculous and thus nobody cared enough to try it, especially given the outrageous price (500 USD new) for something that is less than 50 USD in production. No possible explanation, flawed literature, and a sky-high margin for the manufacturer are usually the best signs of a scam.
