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That's the ultimate helmet man! Pretty ambitious of you James. You should blog about it here on your blog. I can configure the blog such that when you make a post in it, a thread will automatically get created in the forum as well. Let us know about your experiences as you go. Who knows, maybe I'll ...

Lol... It's nice to have a hairline that most people would consider non-balding again. I'm almost 4 months post-op now... nearing the point where it's starting to look good. Will post some more pics soon.

James, why do you want to go in again? You had a good hairline put in after the first HT.

James!

Wow, that's pretty awesome! Are you using any of the designs over on OMG's site, or are you coming up with your own design?

Sam

Ever since the fabled OMG introduced me to the concept of building your own laser device, and the potential benefits of doing so I've been wanting to do it. I'm just stuck between whether I should make a helmet, or a brush. At first I was thinking a helmet, as I thought it would be more convenient. ...

Very interesting article: From PubMed: Dermatol Online J. 2008 Mar 15;14(3):1. A review of hormonal therapy for female pattern (androgenic) alopecia. Scheinfeld N. Female pattern hair loss (female androgenetic alopecia) is a common, but puzzling, condition in women. Approximately 10 percent of pre-m...

After several meetings with Dr. Wong, we settled on a plan to tackle my hair loss once and for all. I wanted him to go as aggressive with the hair line and temples as he was comfortable. As well, I wanted the hair as densely packed as possible. Dr. Wong said that I have very coarse hair, with deep f...

Welcome to the Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss Forum! Lately, a lot of people are building their own devices (brushes and/or helmets) as some people in the community (like OverMachoGrande) and others have been bringing to light how easily they can be made, and how much cheaper and poten...

I actually do use the hairmax lasercomb as often as I can. I use it for about an hour or so a session when I watch TV. This is because I'm learning that you need a fair bit of exposure to the laser light to get significant results. I'm also following the whole LLLT (low level laser therapy) trend. I...

Good to have you back Jacob!

I had some serious technical issues with the site. Still working out some of the kinks but I think I got most of it taken care of.

Are you using Biosil Jacob?

I had to put this project on hiatus for a while, but I am still very much considering it. In the meantime, my focus is to get the boards up to a healthy level of activity, but I would still like to hear about interesting potential ingredients for a product. If you can think of any, keep'em coming.

It's been a while, but an update is definitely in order. On April 10, 2008, I went under the scalpel at Hasson and Wong, lowered my hair line and had some crown work done. I am now 3 months post-op. The recipient area is still very sparse, but starting to show promise. I will post some pics of the H...

Welcome back spex! It's a good omen to have you as the first person to post here after such a long hiatus. I basically run and administer the boards myself, and I ran into a software problem that not even the developers of this board could figure out how to resolve. I probably lost half my hair just...

I received a request to post new pics of my HT. It has been over a year and a half since I had the procedure with Dr. Wong. I'll be going to see Dr. Wong again very soon. Will be lowering my hairline further, doing temple reconstruction, and filling the crown in even further. I haven't taken a crown...

Thanks Jacob!

Dear lisamarieandlarry, I'm definitely no doctor so please make sure you take your whole family to a qualified doctor to get professional advice. However, I think based on what you're saying, if there is ANY way you can live somewhere else you should look into it. Hair is often an indicator of gener...

I agree that it will probably be a long time before it becomes commonly available. I'm just happy that at least SOME progress is being made.

I'm going to look into L-Carnatine based on a recent study.... I posted the abstract for this study in another thread.

New topical potential here also big-time...

You can pick up L-Carnatine supplements from health food stores. I think I'm going to start using it as part of my regimen based on the following: L-Carnitine-L-tartrate promotes human hair growth in vitro Authors: Foitzik, Kerstin; Hoting, Edo1; Frster, Thomas2; Pertile, Paolo3; Paus, Ralf4 Source:...

What I found to be very interesting about this draft below is the following claim from Intercytex: Using the assay, freshly isolated and cultured mouse embryo dermal cells as well as cultured dermal papilla cells from other species all induced hair formation. The induced hairs were aesthetically ind...

Nice.

You must be pretty ripped then.

Hey OMG,

I'd like to give you a page on Morphollica.com where you can place your instructions, with a link to your own site. Let me know if you want to do this. I think what you've done is fantastic!

Sam

I have been in your shoes. Depending on your situation, if it's MPB that you're suffering from: Propecia Rogaine Lasercomb There are tons of combinations of things people are doing to treat their hair loss. Keep browsing the forums and ask more questions. If you're interested in alternative treatmen...

Jacob please spill the beans! Did you get the custom topical? What is in it now? I may want to include some or even all of them in the custom topical that I am having put together for Morphollica.com.

Ryvert, I have found the lasercomb to be very useful for me personally. I use the Hairmax lasercomb. Not sure exacly how it works other than that the light energy from the laser seems to trigger healthier hair and scalp, and some regrowth. It has been F.D.A. approved for the treatment of hair loss. ...

I've never had a problem with shampoos. Only leave-in topicals have caused irritation for me in the past. I have no idea why other than that perhaps they stay on the skin longer than shampoos so more time for sensitivity to develop. I think that can be lessened or even eliminated with a good hypoall...

Hi Louise,

It's been a while since Sonali posted here. I just wanted to acknowledge your post. Have you had any luck finding an answer to this question elsewhere?

Sorry I missed your question earlier. Currently I'm using head and shoulders. Nothing extravagant.

My point is simply that there is a higher likelihood of sensitivity the more ingredients there are in a product. That's why I want to include ingredients that are as hypoallergenic as possible while trying to put as many in there as I can to meet all the different modalities for fighting hair loss. ...

Thanks for the insights guys. I know that one can't know all the possible interactions between all the ingredients. That's why I want to narrow it down to a minimal list of key ingredients. Also, as you implied James, I think in the case of a hair loss treatment and the number of ingredients it has,...

Hi all, I'm considering developing a natural product line for people with hair loss. Here's your chance to potentially have a say as to what ingredients get included. I want the product to be completely natural. I'm considering the following ingredients currently: linoleic acid alpha linoleic acid g...

I wonder if the results are going to be any better than the staple treatments. Thanks for the post Tricia.

I totally missed this post. Did you try this product Jacob?

Damo, sorry I missed this post. The hair is coming along really well. My HT turned out nice. I'm thinking about going in for one more though, to lower the hairline even further. However, I think if I were to not even get another transplant it still looks great. WAY better than before.

I think what you need is a burning desire that exceeds your desire for those things or for just satisfying yourself in the moment. For me it happened after I got divorced. It was a huge wakeup call for me that I hadn't been doing things for myself and taking good care of myself. I really wanted to f...

I totally agree with this.

It's not easy, but it gets easier as you discipline yourself to get used to eating this way over time. First of all, I should also state that I've been into bodybuilding for about a year and a half or so now, so my diet needs are different than the average persons now, but I do the following: Breakf...

Did you get one Jacob?

Hi abc, If the hair loss resembles a pattern characteristic with MPB, then even if the accutane really did initiate it you probably do have MPB. You should get a diagnosis from an expert on this one. James' advice to start on a laser product is a good one. I myself suffered from folliculitis for yea...

Going well my friend. So glad I went for the HT.

It's been a long time since I posted an update so here it is: What I am currently using: lasercomb 2x per week 1.25mg finasteride (quarter of a proscar) 3x per week In addition to these, I have been using a couple of supplements for my bodybuilding routine that are supposed to enhance your NO (nitri...

I think we're going to see all sorts of different laser products for hair flooding the market now. Although I haven't been using my lasercomb as much as in the beginning when I got it, it definitely has worked for me. My scalp has never been healthier since I started losing hair. I no longer have fo...

Hey Damo,

Great to hear from you! I've been busy as heck but I'm doing well. How are you?

He thinks it's working for him.

Guys, remember that Minoxidil Shampoo that was offered by the Lipoxidil folks? Well I bought some a while back but didn't stick with it. Gave it to my Dad. Now he swears by it and wants me to buy the stuff for him in bulk...

Anyway, it's been a while since any of the docs answered any of their questions. I'll be contacting them all to get them back into it. In addition, I think it's time to search for some new members of the panel as well.

Hey Jacob, long time no see. What I meant was that back when I originally was looking for people to join the Q&A I approached Dr. Khadavi and asked him to join.

wraun that's crazy that you couldn't find a doctor to diagnose your alopecia areata condition much earlier. Have you had much luck in treating it?

It's been a year since you posted here. My apologies for not responding much much sooner. However, have you considered some form of hormone therapy? I suggest going to your doctor and asking him or her about it.

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