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by Jacob
Mon May 09, 2005 4:28 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Jacob question for ya (why don't you use minox?)
Replies: 9
Views: 6292

I just from the beginning refused to use a "drug" and wanted to go the natural route. Now I understand some natural things can be very powerful and "dangerous"....but I think you know what I mean. BTW..I don't take Saw Palmetto or Pumpkin Seed etc for the same reasons I don't take Propecia. Maybe th...
by Jacob
Mon May 09, 2005 4:12 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Update on Kakarot and this time is different!
Replies: 18
Views: 11441

Here are the directions for Inflamil: Directions to use: Apply (do not rub - do not massage ) Inflamil daily for 10 days in the morning or evening in the thinning area.It is important to use it generously and to cover surrounding areas also.Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and wash it away with InFlamil...
by Jacob
Fri May 06, 2005 4:16 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Flax Lignans for Hair Loss (pilot study)
Replies: 7
Views: 5799

Well it was called a "pilot study". It seems to work like SP and pumpkin seed oil and even..do I dare say..propecia: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9461660&dopt=Abstract http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=749...
by Jacob
Fri May 06, 2005 3:42 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: New Study Shows GliSODin Supplementation Increases SOD Leve
Replies: 3
Views: 4473

This is just one example..so no I'm not saying it's going to do this for you.
I can't copy/paste but here's a list of "observational studies". See "Hair color & growth".

http://www.superglisodin.com/observations.html

The stuff is available at numerous places online.
by Jacob
Fri May 06, 2005 3:39 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: The Formulator is up and running
Replies: 5
Views: 4540

The Formulator is up and running

I was just going thru the process..pretending to pick things out..it's pretty cool.

http://www.elsomresearch.com/formulator/default.htm
by Jacob
Mon May 02, 2005 3:16 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: What are your thoughts on nanosomes?
Replies: 2
Views: 3176

Nanosomes vs liposomes etc etc etc

Someone brought up...elsewhere..that nanosomes may not be the best thing for targeting hair. Talked about the size of nanosomes and their being intended for fast penetration of the stratum corneum. Crossing the blood-brain barrier. 600 nm is the best size. A steering agent to get the liposomes to wh...
by Jacob
Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:12 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: My inflammation theory - SAD AS IT MIGHT BE
Replies: 9
Views: 7432

What about taking something internally for inflammation? Two things I take that *may* help there are krill oil(many take fish oil) and Glisodin.
by Jacob
Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:09 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Flax Lignans for Hair Loss (pilot study)
Replies: 7
Views: 5799

Someone in another forum started taking that stuff when he came across this http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news- ... tracts-men I had posted about that and cernilton flower pollen and pumpkin seed extract etc used for bph. Maybe he's still around...will try to get an update.
by Jacob
Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:55 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Watch out about this
Replies: 3
Views: 3112

I think it's time to say goodbye to "hairloss7".

The link was removed for the second time. What kind of child would edit their post to put the link back in after being asked to not do so?
by Jacob
Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:18 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Inflamil formulation changed?
Replies: 5
Views: 4209

I sure hope they bring the "gel" back. The sensation you experienced after applying it may have been "normal". I feel a very cooling/tingling thing going on up there after applying it. Goes away after 15 minutes or so. The %'s aren't on my bottle so I don't know if they changed anything or not. I di...
by Jacob
Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:13 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Watch out about this
Replies: 3
Views: 3112

You're posting this all over numerous times....how about participating in the forums instead of just posting the link all the time? Maybe then you could have the link in your "signature" or something...
by Jacob
Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:55 am
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Inflamil formulation changed?
Replies: 5
Views: 4209

What are the ingredients listed?

BTW..you never responded to my post about this earlier: http://morphollica.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=418
by Jacob
Thu Apr 14, 2005 6:42 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Genetically modified soy helps grow hair
Replies: 1
Views: 2514

I wonder if novokinin would work topically then.
by Jacob
Thu Apr 14, 2005 5:46 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Formulate your own topicals...
Replies: 2
Views: 2674

You just gave me a headache...I'll be back later :-x
by Jacob
Tue Apr 12, 2005 5:54 am
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Would mixing Equisomin and Equiclear be a problem?
Replies: 1
Views: 2607

Would mixing Equisomin and EquiClear together..say 1 gram each before application..be a problem? I know you said applying one after the other would be fine..

And in case people didn't see my other post about The Formulator: http://www.elsomresearch.com/formulator/default.htm
by Jacob
Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:09 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: My thoughts on hair multiplication
Replies: 3
Views: 3405

I don't keep up with transplanting and implanting etc......so that was a good read. I too think it'll take longer than they really are saying. As for me getting one...thankfully I can wait a little longer if need be. I'm glad I started topicals when I did(even though I felt foolish doing so) and tha...
by Jacob
Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:48 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Formulate your own topicals...
Replies: 2
Views: 2674

Formulate your own topicals...

I wonder what all one will be able to pick from..

http://www.elsomresearch.com/formulator/default.htm
by Jacob
Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:33 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Another example of why liposomes rule
Replies: 28
Views: 149485

Just another example. In this case they're talking about hair- % of actives that remain in hair after washing..liposomal vs other:

http://www.bbriefings.com/pdf/846/Lipotec_tech.pdf
by Jacob
Wed Apr 06, 2005 3:25 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Hey Jacob
Replies: 6
Views: 5310

Re: Hey Jacob

Well I've never used their minox but it sounds like you're right. My Inflamil is in a silver PLASTIC bottle with a top that you turn(a lil white thing comes up) so you can dispense it. And yes, it's a gel. My Genistil-R came in a brown glass bottle...with a separate all-plastic dropper...and it's li...
by Jacob
Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:58 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Xiantene-composed of 8 botanical extracts
Replies: 0
Views: 2512

Xiantene-composed of 8 botanical extracts

http://www.ehrs.org/conferenceabstracts/2004berlin/researchabstracts/P9-127-Davies.htm http://www.svensonhaircenter.com/xiantene.pdf Just found it interesting...have no desire to use it. They have some other products as well: http://www.svensonhaircenter.com/treatf_lupex.htm Hops are also rich in pr...
by Jacob
Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:57 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Inflamil or folligen/Tricomin??
Replies: 1
Views: 2715

I would say Inflamil since I've never read such positive feedback on the others you mentioned- for inflammation. Inflamil also doesn't have to be used daily after the first week or so.
by Jacob
Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:55 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Lipoxidil and other Liposome based treatments
Replies: 5
Views: 5327

Re: Thanks Jacob

Thanks Jacob! I really apraciate your reply.... So....How long have you been using the Genistil-R? Any results that will make it worthy to try?? Since last fall. It's hard to say if it gave any results since I always use more than one product. If you look at the Rooibos "study" you can see just tha...
by Jacob
Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:11 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Lipoxidil and other Liposome based treatments
Replies: 5
Views: 5327

Hi Eliazush..welcome to the forum. I've used and use their products but not the ones you mentioned...I'm going the more "natural" route. The one product of theirs I still use is Genistil-R. As for Dr Lee.....you'd think he'd have "tested" Lipoxidil's products by now and proven they're fake or someth...
by Jacob
Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:56 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Micellarin Green Shampoo question
Replies: 1
Views: 2783

I hope some day others will jump in with questions....but I just thought of another when responding to a post. Your Micellarin Green shampoo. As you say on your website you'll get minimal foaming with the first wash. Rinse and repeat and you get a nice lather. Why is that? There's a major difference...
by Jacob
Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:34 pm
Forum: Personal Hair Loss Stories and Updates
Topic: Grey Ghost Hair Loss Story
Replies: 4
Views: 6114

Jacob, In the last year of using the Elsom research products has your hair maintained or has it improved? I have yet to start the Elsom products but they should be arriving any day now. I am wrapping up my last bottle of Prophoxin-N which I feel wont be as good as the Elsom products. What would be ...
by Jacob
Wed Mar 16, 2005 8:40 pm
Forum: Personal Hair Loss Stories and Updates
Topic: Grey Ghost Hair Loss Story
Replies: 4
Views: 6114

Hey Grey Ghost...nice to see you here. I was just reading the thread you participated in over at HLH. One little clarification on my use of Elsom's products- it'll be one year this April since I started using Equisomin. Prior to that I was using other products and yes, it has been over 3 years. Also...
by Jacob
Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:42 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Mesenchyme extract as a topical?
Replies: 4
Views: 3942

Mesenchyme extract as a topical?

"Mesenchyme extract is made of cells known as mesenchymal stem cells. These cells have the ability to become almost any kind of cell in the body to promote renewal of functional tissues. Mesenchyme works primarily to increase cellular metabolism by providing rejuvenating molecules that boost the ene...
by Jacob
Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:18 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Great new Androgenetic Alopecia article - has new insights
Replies: 3
Views: 3021

The only thing I wish they'd touch on more is the benefits of dht as described in that article by Patrick Arnold. I doubt "dht inhibition" will even matter in the future when it comes to hair...at least that's the direction it seems to be going. TB4..PS1 etc aren' t exactly "dht inhibitors" :wink: B...
by Jacob
Wed Mar 09, 2005 4:28 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: New Study Shows GliSODin Supplementation Increases SOD Leve
Replies: 3
Views: 4473

New Study Shows GliSODin Supplementation Increases SOD Leve

New Study Shows GliSODin Supplementation Increases SOD Levels and Protects Against Oxidative Stress MORRISTOWN, NJ (March 9, 2005) PL Thomas (PLT) today announced the results of a new study using its exclusive dietary supplement ingredient, GliSODin, published in Phytotherapy Research March 1, 2005....
by Jacob
Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:54 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Great new Androgenetic Alopecia article - has new insights
Replies: 3
Views: 3021

Looks very interesting....I plan to read it all :D
by Jacob
Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:49 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Advanced Technology Conference - Hair Care
Replies: 1
Views: 2055

Advanced Technology Conference - Hair Care

Including: "Hair Growth Research: Hair Growth Effects of Adenosine Dr. Masahiro Tajima, Shiseido Cosmetic Ingredient and Medicament Development Center Adenosine has a great variety of physiological effects on the nervous system and peripheral tissues and is thought to be an effective hair growth pro...
by Jacob
Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:28 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: My 7 month update opinions needed!!!!! Pics Too!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8636

damo...it obviously should help but I really couldn't tell you. Since it's not something I'd do(at least now) I really haven't followed it that much..sorry.
by Jacob
Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:24 pm
Forum: Personal Hair Loss Stories and Updates
Topic: Jacob's Hair Loss Story
Replies: 60
Views: 60185

Nope..as I said to someone else in the other section I never did do that when I was starting out nor have I now. Sometimes wish I had though.
by Jacob
Thu Feb 24, 2005 5:15 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: My 7 month update opinions needed!!!!! Pics Too!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8636

Damo..sorry I missed your question. No..I don't have pics. But even a couple of years ago I remember at Hairsite saying I wished I'd taken pics.
by Jacob
Thu Feb 24, 2005 5:12 pm
Forum: Personal Hair Loss Stories and Updates
Topic: Jacob's Hair Loss Story
Replies: 60
Views: 60185

Just updating what I'm currently using.. Equisomin in the evenings. EquiClear with Glutathione and SOD- every other evening. EquiClear with laminaria- mornings. Genistil-R- may phase this out but at the moment it's a few times a week. I have Inflamil but havne't had to use it since starting the Equi...
by Jacob
Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:09 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Alphastat- SP/Astaxanthin
Replies: 0
Views: 2942

Alphastat- SP/Astaxanthin

For those going the internal "dht inhibiting" route.. "Triarco Industries, Inc. announces very encouraging results of a pilot clinical trial for their patented product Alphastat, which inhibits 5-alpha reductase. The three-month study on male patients ages 55-68 reported a 17% decrease in Prostate S...
by Jacob
Wed Feb 16, 2005 5:15 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Recent Q&A from Dr. Bauman
Replies: 2
Views: 2377

I've read of some using the internal product. Hmmm..seems a couple were using the Laser Comb as well.
by Jacob
Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:49 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Are Equisomin and EquiClear compatible with Glut/Sod?
Replies: 1
Views: 2812

Dr.Yechiel, I am currently using all three of those you listed there. My next question has to do with the compatibility of using them together. I know Equisomin and the EquiClear with Laminaria are compatible, but what about Equisomin and the EquiClear with Glut/Sod? The Laminaria one seems to absor...
by Jacob
Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:27 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Any one used Triaxon to prevent MPB?????
Replies: 6
Views: 5321

Re: Where to get topicals

Thanks Jacob, Do you or anyone else know one that has actually prevented MPB entirely and where I can safely purchase such items for delivery in the UK? Much appreciated! James I don't like giving suggestions- usually tell people to do their own research..in the forums and by using search engines s...
by Jacob
Wed Feb 09, 2005 5:02 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Why tinker with Inflamil?
Replies: 5
Views: 4523

I was wondering why you're tinkering with Inflamil- adding Maca root...when it seems to work so well the way it is. Also, when will the t-Adenosine solution be available in North America and what all does it currently contain?

Thanks..
by Jacob
Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:54 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Would Ashi-taba be a good addition to Equiclear?
Replies: 1
Views: 3192

Would Ashi-taba be a good addition to Equiclear?

5001matt has been posting about Ash itaba(can't spell it out w/out a space here..)...I was wondering what your thoughts are on it and if it'd be a good additon to EquiClear? http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=9&topic_id=6381&mesg_id=6381&listing_type=search http://www.ncbi.nl...
by Jacob
Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:43 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Any one used Triaxon to prevent MPB?????
Replies: 6
Views: 5321

If you're asking for topicals.....I think there are plenty out there that could do the trick. I personally won't use anything unless it's liposomal/nanosomal-based.. so I use Elsom Research and Lipoxidil products.

A healthy diet..exercise...rotate good, mild shampoos....would also help imo.
by Jacob
Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:19 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: What's the deal with this place? To Jacob
Replies: 5
Views: 4168

Probably just a little misunderstanding.....someone didn't get your joke maybe? I'm sure somebody will clear this up soon....pleeeease don't let it keep you away. Others have missed your postings at Hairsite...and since you and a few others have gotten sick of some of the posters over there..I thoug...
by Jacob
Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:52 am
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Role of melatonin receptors in hair biology
Replies: 0
Views: 2682

Role of melatonin receptors in hair biology

As posted by Kofi at alt.baldspot: Exp Dermatol. 2005 Feb;14(2):157. Expression and functional relevance of melatonin receptors in hair follicle biology. Kobayashi H, Paus R. Department of Dermatology, University of Hamburg, 20246 Hamburg, Germany. The prototypic pineal hormone, melatonin reputedly ...
by Jacob
Mon Feb 07, 2005 4:13 pm
Forum: Hair Transplants and Surgical Hair Restoration Discussions
Topic: 3000+ follicular unit transplant pics
Replies: 2
Views: 6483

I wonder how it'd look for someone with straight/fine hair (Ron Howard, maybe). Another good one though...
by Jacob
Mon Feb 07, 2005 4:00 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: New- Q&A in the Experimental section
Replies: 0
Views: 2662

New- Q&A in the Experimental section

Ask your questions or make suggestions- to the folks at Elsom Research, Lexington Int(Laser comb), and Lipoxidil.com. Other companies have been invited- check back for updates.

http://morphollica.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=9
by Jacob
Sun Feb 06, 2005 3:44 pm
Forum: Experimental and/or Alternate Treatments and Products Discussions
Topic: Elsom Research Q&A (Ask a question!)
Replies: 28
Views: 18696

Elsom Research Q&A (Ask a question!)

Post your questions and suggestions for Elsom Research here.

http://www.elsomresearch.com
by Jacob
Sun Feb 06, 2005 3:06 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Question for u people.
Replies: 6
Views: 4671

Except for the young guys on forums who buy into the SLS shampoo BS. I'm not sure what you mean by that. Those of us with MPB or who are heading that way should do whatever they can to slow down and even halt and reverse the process. SLS may not cause MPB but it may not help either. At least one st...