Bosley Hair Loss Blog

New Laser Light Product

Laser light therapy is not new in the world of hair restoration, but  a recent review of research indicates that using of light instead of the standard steady light may produce superior results.

Spectralight’s soon-to-be-released PulseDrive (http://www.spectralight.com.au/) allows people to convert their existing constant wave laser helmets into pulsing waves. Check out this demo to see for yourself how this new technology works.

 

European Hair Loss Treatments Come to U.S.

A Danish hair loss treatment leader is opening its first US treatment facility in Tampa, FL. Their advanced “Density Improvement Program” has been used with great success by thousands of people in Denmark, Germany, and Norway. Patients are given individual consultations that allow technicians to develop a personalized plan for treating hair loss.

Read this article to learn more about their cutting-edge treatment options. Who knows. It just may inspire a trip to Florida!

Learn Which Meds Can Help You Fight Baldness

Can prostate cancer drugs cure baldness? What medications on the market today can help you fight the battle against bald? Fox News’ Dr. Manny addresses common questions and tells us what drugs are available to help treat hair loss.

Keep Your Dome Warm

Cold weather and bald heads can be an uncomfortable combination. A winter hat can solve the problem, but selecting the right cap can be a challenge. Fear not! GQ’s Style Guy has tips on selecting a hat that’s not just warm and serviceable, but fashionable as well.

Hair Loss Treatment Options 101

There are a lot of treatment options for hair loss, and it seems like new methods are being developed all the time. It can all seem a little bit overwhelming, so we thought it would be a good time to share a little refresher course on common treatments for hair loss. (And the article even features a picture of hair-gifted actor Patrick Dempsey for inspiration!).

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/10/23/hair-loss-treatments-101/

UCSF Dermatologists Write Book on Hair Loss Disorders

It probably won’t make the NY Times best seller list, or be recommended by Oprah’s Book Club, but a new book by a team of dermatologist at UC San Francisco is shedding some light on rare hair loss disorders.

After seeing patients struggle with a rare and difficult to diagnose set of hair loss disorders, the team at UCSF decided to write a book aimed at helping doctors recognize and manage the problem.

As with any medical condition, the more knowledge and research that is shared among doctors, the more likely patients are to receive appropriate, successful treatments.

Attack of the Clones

Scientists in Australia have successfully cloned hair follicles, and that could mean there will be a new hair loss treatment on the horizon soon. To date, no human trials have been held, but the results from cloned follicles that were implanted on mice have been promising.

One of the challenges will be increasing the yield of cloned follicles. Currently, one hair only produces one or two clones. Still, scientists are optimistic about this new treatment, and you should be too!

Herbal Remedy Treats Hair Loss

If you’re looking for a natural approach to treating hair loss, spend some time getting to know a member of the palm tree family, the Saw Palmetto.

Saw Palmetto lowers the levels of DHT in our bodies. DHT is a damaging chemical known to cause hair loss, so reducing its development can help keep hair follicles healthy and productive.

Saw Palmetto is available as both topical treatment that is massaged into the scalp, or as an oral supplement. You can learn more about its benefits in this article.

Go Bald in Style

Yeah, you’re doing everything you can to preserve your hair and hang on to those stylish locks as long as possible. But let’s face it, sometimes your head has a mind of its own.

Fear not! Esquire magazine has put together a guide on how to deal with thinning hair and still maintain all that sex appeal you’ve spent years fostering. Check it out!

Laser Cap Helps Prevent Hair Loss

Multi-tasking has become a must. You check your email while in line at the grocery store. You participate in conference calls while boarding airplanes. Wouldn’t it be great if you could give your balding scalp laser light therapy while you wash your car or work in the garden? Well, if you get the Laser Cap, you can do just that.

The Laser Cap is a battery-operated device that contains 224 lasers to stimulate hair follicles. It can be placed underneath any hat, giving its users laser therapy on the go and incognito.

Check out this video to learn more about the Laser Cap, and to see it in action.