Over the past year, regenerative medicine company Histogen, Inc. has continued to test its highly anticipated hair loss treatment known as HSC (Hair Stimulating Complex). The latest phase in HSC’s ongoing trials began in Pasig City, Manila, Philippines on December 22, 2011 and will conclude in December 2012. Androgenic alopecia (genetic baldness) affects an estimated […]
Treating hair loss is a multibillion dollar industry. Unfortunately for the millions of balding men and women across the globe, sorting out effective non-surgical hair loss treatments from the multitude of hair growth scams out there can be tough. Those suffering from androgenic alopecia (pattern baldness) have a veritable cornucopia of herbal and drug-based topicals, […]
Despite continued interest and intrigue from the hair loss community, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) remains a controversial and divisive topic. Some hair restoration physician experts believe it is a legitimate treatment and has its place in modern hair restoration. However, other hair loss experts think the evidence behind LLLT is lacking, and claim those providing […]
To date, Propecia is still the only FDA approved antiandrogen (DHT blocker) and proven hair loss treatment taken orally. Since Propecia stops hair loss at its core, failure to include this drug in one’s treatment regimen increases the liklihood that hair loss will continue. However, given the recent news in the media surrounding Propecia, lawsuits and […]