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Laser Hair Management & Rejuvenation (also known as "Hair Loss Management") is a new scientific approach to treating hair loss, thinning hair, baldness and problems associated with the scalp.

Laser Hair Loss Management is very effective and has no side effects.

Age is not a factor in the success of Hair Loss Management.

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A Few Causes of Hair Loss:

DHT

(Dihydrotestosterone)

According to medical terms DHT or dihydrotestosterone is a by product of testosterone found both in males and to a lesser extent in females. DHT is believed to be the key androgenic hormone, as its primary role is to develop a male’s primary sex characteristics during embryonic life. It is also responsible for the development majority of the secondary sex characteristics of males during their puberty stage and continues to play an important role in male sexual function in the latter years of life.

DHT and Genetic Hair Loss

It is essentially a genetic factor that signals the ignition of the creation of 5 alpha reductase by the hair follicle. Variables such as age also play a role in the onset or signalling of this enzyme.

DHT comes from testosterone by two 5-alpha reductive isoenzymes known as Type I and Type II and is produced in the adrenal glands, the prostate, the skin and scalp. Those that come from the scalp are mostly Type II 5AR. Type I is produced in large volumes by the oil glands in the skin called the sebaceous glands. The findings of 5 AR distributions between different organs are based on findings of immunostaining practices.

DHT has been shown widely in the scientific literature to be responsible in causing baldness among men and Female hair loss. Characteristically, it binds strongly to the androgen receptor and been shown to be five times more potent compared to testosterone. Patterned Male hair loss can also be attributed to androstanedione, and DHEA which are predominately produced in the adrenal glands. When the adrenal glands produce excessive androstanedione or DHEA, due to over stimulation or due to a tumor, there will be increased conversion to DHT within the target organs, namely the hair follicle, prostate, and sebaceous gland.

Male Pattern hair loss is due to the negative effects of DHT and

normally occurs in men aged between 20 and 30. Initial signs include developing a receding hairline and gradually thinning of hair on top of the head. In the long run, the two balding areas will meet and form a U-shape that stretches from the head’s back and sides. Hair that is left in this process is normally finer or very thin and referred to as baby hairs or miniaturized hairs.

Hair follicles that typically become susceptible to DHT are those located at the top, front and crown of the head. However, hair located in the sides or bottom back of the head will likely be spared from the effects. Hair typically grows approximately 1 cm every month. The cycle for hair growth could take as long as 1-2 months on the eyebrows versus 2-4 years on the scalp resulting in longer hairs on the scalp. The prolonged effect of DHT is that each follicle will decay, while the growth phase (anagen phase) will be sharply reduced. Under the influence of DHT, the follicle on the scalp become shorter and thinner and eventually stops developing, resulting in complete balding of the scalp.

The size of most follicles will go down to the level they were during the time of infancy, while some will eventually cease to develop and die. This is the instance when weak hair is produced or seen in the scalp. Hair loss will sharply accelerate if the anagen phase continues to slow down and the hair that is left is thinner and finer and too weak to survive. Finding the right DHT blocker will prevent this process from happening.

Trying to determine if a person will develop hair loss can be achieved based on family history. Hair loss among males is passed from parents and ancestors. If your father, uncle or great grandfather experienced thinning hair, there is a good chance you will also develop this condition.

Sulphates
(Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate)

This inexpensive detergent is commonly used in cosmetic cleansers, hair shampoos, bath and shower gels, bubble baths, etc. - It is probably the most dangerous ingredient used in skin and hair-care products. In the cleaning industry SLS is used in garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers, car-wash soaps, etc. It is very corrosive and readily attacks greasy surfaces.Sodium lauryl sulfate is used throughout the world for clinical testing as a primary skin irritant. Laboratories use it to irritate skin on test animals and humans so that they may then test healing agents to see how effective they are on the irritated skin.

A study at the University of Georgia Medical College, indicated that SLS penetrated into the eyes as well as brain, heart, liver, etc., and showed long-term retention in the tissues. The study also indicated that SLS penetrated young children's eyes and prevented them from developing properly and caused cataracts to develop in adults.

SLS may cause hair loss by attacking the follicle. Classified as a drug in bubble baths because it eats away skin protection and causes rashes and infection to occur.

SLS is potentially harmful to skin and hair. Cleans by corrosion. Dries skin by stripping the protective lipids from the surface so it can't effectively regulate moisture.

Another extremely serious problem is the connection of SLS with nitrate contamination. SLS reacts with many types of ingredients used in skin products and forms nitrosomines (nitrates). Nitrates are potential cancer-causing carcinogenics.

Because of the alarming penetrating power of SLS, large amounts of these known carcinogens are absorbed through the skin into the body. A variation of SLS is SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate- SLES). It exhibits many of the same characteristics and is a higher-foaming variation of SLS.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata is a form of hair loss characterized by patchy hair loss affecting any hair bearing area of the body, particularly the scalp and beard. The hair usually falls out, resulting in totally smooth, round patches about the size of a coin or larger. Alopecia Areata can, though rare, result in complete loss of scalp and body hair. Patches of hair loss occur unexpectedly and may regrow without any intervention. The cause of hair loss is related the immune system attack on the hair follicles resulting in shedding of hair in these areas. This disease may affect children or adults of any age.

This form of hair loss occurs in 1-2 % of the population, one time in their life. Bad prognostic factors include: early age of onset, involvement of the back of the scalp, large area of involvement and history of other autoimmune diseases. Apart from the loss of hair, affected persons are generally in excellent health. Alopecia Areata patches usually resolve on their own, but can be accelerated to regrow with monthly steroid injections by a physician or topical Minoxidil.

Q. What is Laser Hair Management & RejuvenationTherapy?

A. Laser Hair Rejuvenation is a “NEW” non-surgical scientific approach to treating hair loss, thinning hair, baldness and problems associated with the scalp. Hair Rejuvenation is a medically tested effective and proven method using Low Level Laser Energy, or “soft” laser light to effectively treat and control problem hair loss.

The Laser Hair Rejuvenation non-surgical treatments utilize a device containing therapeutic low level lasers developed in Europe for the treatment of hair loss and diseases of the scalp. The treatment delivers light energy directly from secured laser positions designed to increase the blood flow to the scalp. The laser functions on the same scientific principal of that of photo biotherapy where the laser light stimulates cell metabolism and causes damaged cells to be repaired. This breakthrough technology has recently been featured on national newscasts across the USA. Physicians are praising this technology as an effective treatment to combat hair loss.

The laser treatments have an overall good effect on all types of hair. It is recommended for men and women at any age.

Q. When can you expect results?

A. In most cases noticeable improvement is seen in the first four to six months of treatment. If you have a high rate of hair loss it is possible that you may see a reduced rate after only a few treatments. Of course, results will vary with the individual, and strict adherence to your protocol schedule is required to get the best results. One of the main advantages of our Laser Light Therapy Lasers' is that they give a steady and consistent application of laser light that is engineered for perfect intensity.

Q. Is Laser Hair Rejuvenation safe?

A. Yes! The Laser Hair Rejuvenation device which is classified as a Certified Class 111A cosmetic laser is recognized by the FDA and is approved for cosmetic use in the United States and Canada.

The energy produced by the photos does not have the thermal component to cause thermal injuries to users or operators. Laser Hair Rejuvenation energy does not change or alter molecular structures: it stimulates the body’s mechanism to repair and heal itself.

Q. What are the benfits of Laser Hair Rejuvenation?

Q. Have the benefits of Laser Hair Rejuvenation been scientifically measured?

A. Yes! A double-blind placebo controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Laser Hair Rejuvenation by comparing it with a placebo laser.

All patients with the exception of one in the laser treated group showed a complete stop of hair loss.

All patients except three showed a clear rejuvenation of hair with a reduction of at least one category in the Norwood Classification.

Out of 18 patients, 14 showed an increase in hair thickness and all 18 showed improvements in the general hair shaft quality. The results showed no improvement in the placebo group or any adverse effects of the treatments.

The present double-blind study confirmed by histological examination, revealed that rejuvenation of new hairs can be achieved in the most middle-age and younger females and males with typical male pattern baldness, when the scalp is irradiated with Laser Hair Rejuvenation for 20 minutes twice a week for 5 weeks. The treatments are pain free, completely safe without side effects.

Q. Is it expensive?

A. The cost to the customer will vary according to your local economy. Clients pay between $200 and $300 per month, rather than paying per treatment, which makes the Laser Hair Rejuvenation service affordable for the customer. Take home products are all included in the client's overall cost.

Q. How long and how often?

A. Each laser treatment session lasts 30-minutes, and is given twice a week. (It is necessary to allow one day between your laser treatments.) You will relax in a private treatment room while sitting under the laser and read or watch TV during the session.

Q. Does it work for everyone?

A. This safe and effective treatment is equally beneficial for men and women, with absolutely no side effects, however Individual results will vary. A maintenance program is recommended after the desired results are attained. A simple hair and scalp evaluation can assist in determining the likelihood of success of the treatment.

* The lasers devices described on this website are designed for cosmetic use ONLY and it is NOT intended to be used for the treatment or diagnosis of any medical condition(s).

Did you know:

Male Hair Loss

Male pattern baldness is a genetic condition inherited from either parent. For men experiencing hair loss of this type, the genetically affected hair follicles are susceptible to a byproduct of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, which causes the hair follicle to shed the normal hair and produce thinner, shorter, colorless hair. For men experiencing male pattern baldness, peach-fuzz hair makes the scalp look thinner. Over time, the miniaturized hair follicles atrophy and die causing permanent hair loss. In the male balding areas, there is no peach-fuzz hair and the scalp looks tight and shiny.

Baldness is an irreversible condition. Once the hair follicle has atrophied, it is gone forever. This would be similar to losing any other body part, and since we are not able to reproduce our body parts, there are no male hair-loss products or remedies that can force the body to produce a new hair follicle.

Male Hair loss Prevention and Treatment

The good news is that male pattern hair loss can be prevented if treated early. Further hair loss and follicle miniaturization is preventable, and the hair-loss process can be reversed from 1 to 5 years by transforming the miniaturized hairs back to normal hairs. This process is also called hair regrowth, although one cannot technically regrow any hair but only reverse the miniaturization process. Here are the currently available ways of preventing and reversing male pattern baldness.

Norwood/Hamilton Scale of Male Hair Loss

This is a visual presentation of various stages of hair loss in men known as Norwood/Hamilton Scale, which is used for measuring the degree of hair loss in men and women.

Female Hair Loss

By some estimates, 50% of all women in Canada will suffer from some form of hair loss by the age of 50. Similar to men, in more than 90% of cases, the cause of hair loss in women is due to androgenic alopecia, or female pattern baldness.

What is Female Hair Loss?

Female hair loss is a genetic condition inherited from either parent. The genetically affected hair follicles in women experiencing female hair loss are susceptible to a byproduct of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, which causes the hair follicle to shed the normal hair and produce thinner, shorter, colorless hair. This peach-fuzz hair makes the scalp look thinner, and over time, the miniaturized hair follicles atrophy and die, causing permanent hair loss known as balding. There is no peach-fuzz hair in balding areas, and the scalp looks tight and shiny.

Baldness is an irreversible condition. Once the hair follicle has atrophied, it is gone forever. This would be similar to losing any other body part, and since we are not able to reproduce our body parts, there are no female hair loss products or remedies that can force the body to produce a new hair follicle.

Ludwig Scale of Hair Loss in Women

This is a visual presentation of various stages of female hair loss known as Ludwig Scale, which is used for measuring the degree of hair loss in women and men.

Causes of Female Pattern Hair Loss

Women, just like men, inherit the gene for thinning hair from either parent. In women, testosterone is produced in the adrenal glands and the ovaries. Although testosterone gets converted to DHT in a woman’s body, it cannot cause female hair loss due to the protective effects of estrogen and progesterone. These hormones reduce DHT production and block DHT’s attachment to the hair follicle as long as they are present in adequate amounts. Any condition that can cause a decreased production of estrogen and progesterone or overproduction of DHT can cause thinning hair in genetically predisposed women. Hair loss in women can start at any age after puberty, but in most cases it occurs with menopause. The normal production of female hormones drops significantly during menopause, lowering a woman’s natural protection against thinning hair.

Hair loss in pre-menopausal women indicates an abnormal hormonal imbalance that requires medical investigation and appropriate treatment.

In post-menopausal women, hormone replacement therapy restores the normal hormonal levels and stops the process. In cases where hormonal replacement therapy is not recommended, the only other available medical option is Rogaine 2%. Although Rogaine activates the follicle’s growth phase, it has no effect on the DHT production that eventually leads to hair-follicle atrophy.

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