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That is all they can claim without FDA approval. Whether it actually can do more than that is another matter.

:D I could have sworn someone just said that... Because coherent light exhibits distinctive features not shared by incoherent light? :P

That shouldn't be very difficult. Just use red standard diodes instead of lasers. Actually, that is what they have done before, if I'm not mistaken. As with any serious medical trial, you ask the subjects to guess if the device they used was a placebo or the real thing. That piece of statistics...

I glanced through the link, but would not conclude that 1% ketoconazole (Nizoral) is more effective than 2% ketoconazole. The study seems to primarily compare 1% ketoconazole to a zinc pyrithione shampoo. The article does refer to a previous study which examined the effect of 2% ketoconazole...

It is a theoretical effect but I think it is safe to assume that it is minor in normal cases and I wouldn't worry about it in general. But I think it was worth mentioning in the context of this specific thread, however. I'm trying to get "but What about Today" to stop and think a little about...

You need psychiatric help. Your hair loss is caused by you pulling hair out, not by follicles susceptible to androgens like DHT. Affecting your hormonal balance will not help you. You are only subjecting yourself to the possible side effects. If anything, someone not suffering from androgenic...

From their website: AndroScience currently has approval to commence a phase II clinical trial in androgenetic alopecia using the ASC-J9â„¢ compound. A foam formulation has been developed for alopecia and the company is positioning clinical trial resources and investigative sites to begin the...