nooc wrote:
This is from the article thin=depressed linked to in a recent post:
http://www.skinbiology.com/hairregrowth.html
"Tricomin produces slightly more hair growth than minoxidil and produces thicker hair shafts than minoxidil. Unfortunately, the solution into which Tricomin has been recently formulated gives evidence of inhibiting hair growth. Users often report scalp irritation, itching and flaking. Tricomin Solution contains high levels of ethyl alcohol, detergent and also contains blue dye, all of which may irritate the scalp. This may reduce its overall hair growth effects."
I kinda had to laugh when I read this. We all know that Dr. Pickart (sp?) had a 'falling-out' of sorts with the Procyte corporation. All he is really saying here is, " Hey, don't buy Tricomin buy my products!".
The thing is that the specific peptide complex (alanine/histidine/lysine polypeptide copper hcl) that was specifically designed and that has been shown to work is found within tricomin and the american crew version. Dr. Pickart's folligen is a whole mix of peptides that he has thrown together and not specifically designed for. I don't think Pickart is even legally allowed to use the specific complex mentioned above because it is patented by the Procyte corporation. Many of the peptides found within folligen may be largely ineffective. They might be too large to even penetrate the scalp or might be totally ineffective (hence the left-over residue found on the scalp). The complex that is found within tricomin or american crew has been shown to work through a double-blind-placebo controlled test. It was designed and shown to be capable of penetrating the scalp and effectively addresses the needs at the follicle. Where is Pickart's proof that any of these other complexes really work?? I would take that statement with a grain of salt!
Pickart is also comparing the effectiveness of tricomin to 2% minoxidil and not the 5% version. We all know there is a difference there.
AASN:
There is no reason to worry about the alcohol found within the products.