Does hairmax 's Lasercomb really work?

[Whoome?]

alright heres the problem, I just turned 21 wooho! yea.. except i've been losing hair since i was 15... and lately I went through a great amount of shedding and starting to *really* notice that my hair are thinning with my scalp showing.

I really dont want to get on finasteride cause of the side effects, and min cause of the sheds... unless nothing else works..

So i've been looking into Lasercomb, and some topicals like revo.

Have anyone bought the lasercomb and actually seen improvement?

And does anyone know any successful topicals to stop the shedding!

Appreciate all of your help Thanks

 

[George Costanza]

I believe the lasercomb works thats why Im about to buy one. I'm allergic to minoxidil so I need a good stimulator. The lasercomb has undergone FDA trials and the results have been submitted. Approval is still pending. We should know soon. The Canadian government has already seen enough proof that it works and are allowing Hairmax to advertise that it regrows hair and prevents hair loss in both men and women. If it's good enough for the Canadians it's good enough for me. I don't care what the FDA says, I don't have another choice. And I think Hairmax must really believe in this thing if they are seeking FDA approval.

BTW, I just started using 5% spironolactone last week. I'm hoping it's going to be a good DHT blocker for me because I'm not going near finasteride. My regimen is pretty much going to be the lasercomb and spironolactone along with Folligen,L arginine, and vitamins. My scalp didn't like Revivogen or Nizoral. Damn my scalp. :evil:

 

[Japanbound]

Unfortunately I can't say it regrows hair or not, I've never used it enough to achieve any noticeable results. However, I do believe it enhances the scalp condition, and makes the hair more manageable (which its fda approved to do, already) If you believe the people who brought the lasercomb to market, they are betting big on this.. the farm so to speak.. They have spent mucho dinero seeking FDA approval, espically in it's third phase. If you goto their site, and read their forums, they are confident based on the data, they will receive fda approval. I like mine, and am including it in my new regimen, which I will stick to like glue. Although if I do experience any regrowth it'll be hard to say if its from lasercomb, or the minoxidil/finasteride or anything else I am taking. Bottom line: I think it's a good product, and worth the price. Much research has been one on the low level laser therapy, based on that alone I think it's good.

 

[Japanbound]

If you're allergic to minoxidil, have you tried DR. Lee's formula? You may be allergic to the Propecia Glycol which enhances shelf life. Lee's contains much lee, he also has formulas devoid of other possible allerigic stuff.

 

[Whoome?]

I just wish that hairmax wouldn't be so sneaky about their forum... by deleting the negative or neutral responses that their customers put on their website... as you guys notice every post on there is either "postive" or "extremely positive"..

and by the way any recommendations on which type of dht blocker worked for you guys?

Thanks

 

[Whoome?]

and please! we need feedback on those who has been using the lasercomb
standalone or with other regiem

 

[George Costanza]

Japanbound, I tried 2% Rogain and broke out in a terrible rash all over my scalp and forehead after 3 weeks of use. Months later I tried Dr. Lees 5% minoxidil without PG. Broke out in the exact same rash, only this time it took but 2 days of use to do it. The rash included lots of painful itchy bumps much like chicken pox. It's bad enough to be losing your hair at 26, but it really sucks when you cant fight it with the best known weapon. I had a similar reaction with Nizoral but my scalp was still sort of inflammed from the 5% minoxidil. My scalp won't handle Revivogen either probably due to the Alaziec acid. (spelling)

Anyway, I'm just going to have to use the lasercomb and the other stuff and believe in it. I'm going to win this battle one way or the other. I'm never giving up. :twisted:

 

[Redbone]

Guys, some kid was looking to sell his on this site after like a month of owning the thing. officialy I hear it is supposed to work but people here have not seemed to have had any luck. All I read were negative reviews about it. I do see several cosmetic surgeons in my area offering laser therapy for hair though- don't know if its the same laser type or not.

 

[dave01_us]

Spidy..I wouldnt go laying down that kind of money without giving some of the proven stuff a try first.Get on propecia/proscar and spironolactone.. maybe throw in some folligen and nizoral shampoo ,then down the line you can think about the laser comb.I've been on my regimen for a while now and if i dont see the results i want then i'll probably cough up the dough for one.

 

[shivs]

Tampa, Florida, Oct. 5, 2003 - In a clinical study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology, Volume 5, Number 2, 2003, the efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy with the HairMax LaserComb was studied to determine if anecdotal evidence was supported by clinical data.

The authors wished to test the efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) using a HairMax LaserComb for the stimulation of hair growth and also to determine what effect LLLT with this device had on the tensile strength of hair.

Male and female patients with Androgentic Alopecia, aged 28 to 76, were each given a LaserComb to use at home for six full months. Hair counts were done in the areas of greatest hair loss in the temporal and vertex regions at the beginning of the study and again after six months. Changes in the tensile strength of the hair were also recorded during this study.

Hair counts increased in the temporal area an average of 55.2% for women, 74.1% in men and 69.1% for all patients. In the vertex area, the corresponding percentages were 64.9% for women, 120.1% for men and 111.9% for all patients. The combined average hair count increase for all men and women in the temporal and vertex areas was 93.5%.

Additionally, the hair tensile strength was increased 78.9% when all temporal and vertex patients were considered.

28 males aged 28 to 72 and 7 females aged 46 to 76 were given a HairMax LaserComb to use at home for six full months and instructed to comb his/her entire scalp hair slowly (advancing one-quarter of an inch per second) for five to ten minutes every other day. The treatment was to be carried out when the hair and scalp were clean and the hair was dry. A hair count in the greatest area of alopecia and a determination of the tensile strength of the hair was carried out before treatment was started and again, after six months of treatment. A clear acrylic mold of each patient’s head was created with the front of the mold positioned at the hairline, and a one centimeter square removed from the mold in the area of greatest alopecia in either the temporal or vertex region. For the hair count, the hairs within the one square centimeter space were pulled through the opening, and then counted using a surgical skin hook and a lens with five times magnification. Hair counts were carried out by both authors to confirm the accuracy of the data.

The mechanism or mechanisms of action of LLLT are unknown with regard to the stimulation of hair growth or how the hair tensile strength is increased so greatly. From wound healing studies, it is know that LLLT causes an increase in the microcirculation of tissue, and a reduction in inflammation. The amount of cellular energy in the form of adenosine triphosphatase (ATP) is also increased following LLLT. Perhaps one or more of these beneficial effects are responsible for the results we were able to achieve. The authors hypothesized that the early temporary hair shedding experienced by some patients was most likely related to an accelerated hair cycle in general. Obviously, more research is required if we are to understand the scientific findings noted in this paper with greater clarity.

The complete study authored by John L. Satino and Michael Markou, D.O. is printed in the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology, Volume 5, Number 2, 2003 and can be found on-line at http://www.liebertpub.com/lasercomb.pdf.

 

[Whoome?]

oh great now we've got one of those hairmax employees here...


any recommandations on which topicals work for you guys? thanks

 

[justasking]

laser comb

I've been using the laser comb for several years. I believe in it. It has made my hair stronger, thicker, and kept it coming back after terrible sheds over the years. I have gone through all kinds of ups and downs with my hair, and I have come to some conclusions:

I am fighting both male pattern baldness and a strong tendency to shed all over the place when under stress...we're talking major alopecia and losing a good third of my hair all over my apartment floor in the space of about a month. It is now growing back rapidly.

Saw palmetto (you heard me!!) is necessary for me to keep/regrow hair. When I went off it because of man-boobs, I right away started losing ground. I'm back on it and the results are dramatic. I now take Chrysin every time I take sp and I'm expecting much less problem with gyno.

Folligen is better than Tricomin, which I used for years. I use it every other day because it makes my scalp react somewhat.

I use minoxidil once a day in the evening because I can't go to work with it on, but for now that seems to be enough. This regimen is working for me, but I am having to radically change the way I live my life. No more obsession about everything, no more allowing myself to freak out over everything. For me, extreme stress and emotional upset make a tendency toward male pattern baldness turn into massive alopecia (shedding).

Tip: I've started using a good quality tanning lotion all over the areas that are thinning. It keeps the contrast between hair and scalp to a minimum. Then I use toppik in those areas. Works like a charm! I am looking forward to the day when I can go out without any camouflage.

The best advice I can give to everyone is to pick a plan of attack and stick to it for many months. It's impossible to tell if something is working unless you give it time, and your body needs consistency to function well and give you the correct signals.

Question: Anybody have any thoughts about chlorine in the water and its effect on hairloss?

 

[Japanbound]

Like I said, the lasercomb sure makes my hair feel nice, and more manageable. Unfortunately any success I may have on it, I won't be able to relate specifically to this product, since I will be using many other products as well. Oh well, I have it, and it certainly is better then nothing. Get a refurbished one and save some money.