The well- known cosmetic company L’oreal announced that in September 2012 they will be launching a new hair loss product that, according to them, will help awakening dormant hair follicles and enhance hair density. The news about this upcoming hair loss product has recenlty been disclosed by CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com.

L’Oreal’s upcoming hair loss product “Neogenetic” – a snake oil?

The new hair loss product will be in lotion form and will be named ‘Neogenic’, which is named after the phase of turning from hair follciles from dormancy into activity.

Retail price for the 1 month hair loss treatment will be around €90 (a 24-pack). The company said that they are planning to produce other forms of Neogenic in the future such as hair loss shampoos, lotions and mousses.  Read More »

Please note: This is a reprint of the interview that has taken place in March 2010 between Dr. Hitzig and TRX2.

This is the third instalment and photos of our EXCLUSIVE interview with hair transplant expert Dr. Gary Hitzig regarding the ability of ACell’s ECM technology to be used during hair transplant procedures. Part 1 can be found here and part 2 here.

Attention: Some photos contain blood and wound bleeding. Don’t watch this if you are sensible to such views. 

Step 1: Scar was excised – prior to Acell insertion.

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Please note: This is a reprint of the interview that has taken place in March 2010 between Dr. Hitzig and TRX2.

This is the second installment of our EXCLUSIVE interview with hair transplant expert Dr. Gary Hitzig regarding the ability of ACell’s ECM technology to be implemented during hair transplant procedures. Part 1 can be found here.

ACell and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injected into the scalp prior to a hair transplant surgery.

TRX2: In 2007, a dermatology professor at the University of Pennsylvania named George Cotsarelis published a paper providing strong evidence that wound healing can contribute to follicular neogenesis if certain conditions are met. Are you familiar with this particular research? Do you think it is possible to simply wound the skin (via dermabrasion) and apply the ACell powder in order to elicit hair growth? In other words, how big of a wound is necessary on the scalp to regenerate follicles in the skin?

Dr. Hitzig: To be honest, I have an enormous stack of research that I’ve been reading through. I’m positive that paper is in there somewhere. We are definitely operating with the same mechanisms. The processes we are observing rely on producing an embryonic environment for regeneration.

In regards to your second question, that was one of the first things we tried. Here’s why it doesn’t work with ACell (unfortunately). The process of regeneration can be likened to a copy machine. In this case, what are you really copying? Defective cells? Dead hair? You need to give ACell something healthy to mimic and copy.  Otherwise it will only regenerate bald skin. We are hoping to get different results with our injections during hair transplant procedures.

TRX2: A hair is a mini-organ. It makes sense that given ACell’s inability to completely reconstruct other organs like hearts, it shouldn’t be able to reconstruct a hair follicle. How do you respond to this idea?

Dr. Hitzig: Well, let’s be honest, ACell certainly has its limitations. You can’t make a heart per se, but you can certainly rebuild the muscles and nerves that a heart consists of. You need to focus on the repair. It can be modeled and then targeted for specific areas. For instance, ACell has already been used to regenerate esophagi, bladders and even ears. It’s naïve to immediately discount the technology just because it can’t regenerate a fully-functioning heart. This process is difficult and it is complicated, but it can be enhanced to obtain the desired results. The body has the innate ability to regenerate itself; it just needs a considerable amount of assistance.

Once again, the basement membrane not only regenerates the skin with great quality, it also brings in the blood supply, cells and nerves too. This not just a veneer, ACell provides all of the necessary internal structures.  Read More »

Dr. Hitzig ACell hair transplant expert exclusive interview Part 1 (Part 2 to follow):

Please note: This is a reprint of the exclusive interview that has taken place in March 2010 between Dr. Hitzig and TRX2.

Dr. Hitzig (R) observes ACell Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections during a hair transplant surgery while working with scientists in London, UK.

Because of its unique ability to heal a variety of full-thickness wounds with no visible scarring, many people in the hair transplant community have been inquiring about the use of ACell MatriStem products during hair restoration procedures.

This recent press release from hair transplant experts Dr. Jerry Cooley and Dr. Gary Hitzig indicated that the Extracellular Matrix products developed by ACell, Inc. might indeed be very effective for this purpose. In order to address the growing skepticism/excitement regarding ACell’s ability to heal hair transplant donor scars and regenerate donor hair, hair transplant expert Dr. Gary Hitzig was kind enough to grant TRX2 with an exclusive interview to explain the procedure.

How long have you been experimenting with ACell’s MatriStem products?

Since September 2008, when the FDA approved it for use.

How many patients have you treated?

The initial cohort I treated was between 18 and 20 people. I am currently writing a scientific article based on the results from this group; explaining the rationale behind the unique regenerative process we’ve observed. Once all of the documentation has been organized and all of the patient follow-ups have been completed, the research will be sent to ACell for verification of claims. Publication should follow shortly thereafter.

More recently, however, I’ve been able to treat a slightly larger group of hair transplant patients with a much wider array of applications. This is the most exciting aspect of my research.

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There is still no “cure” for Androgenetic Alopecia. Although there are many promising hair loss treatments currently in development, it is unlikely that any of these hair loss therapies will be able to reach the market before a considerable amount of safety trials have been conducted in a controlled and clinical setting. This process takes time. Fortunately, there are several hair loss treatment options that are available to temporarily halt hair loss – many of which simultaneously revive, strengthen and nourish existing hair follicles.

We have outlined several of these existing hair loss therapies, all of which you can use today to take control of your hair loss until superior hair loss treatment options become available. Read More »

Hair is often considered an accessory, which is styled to fit a mood, suit the occasion or to make a statement. But when hair becomes unmanageable, several hair care products serve as quick remedies that seem effective. Though the results may be lasting and effective, the damage these ingredients cause may result in long-term effects. With so much hype and media advertisements on these hair care products, women especially believe hair gels, mousse, hair spray are the saviors for a hair that looks limp and dry. Dryness, dullness, brittleness, hair fall, split ends and dandruff are some effects of these harsh products. Pollution, smoke, dry weather, chlorine and UV rays are other contributing factors to excessively dry hair. These are the non-medical contributors for dry hair.

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There are many ways—mostly traditional ones—for hair loss prevention. Below are some common naturopathic remedies you may try to bring back your mane’s healthy glow:

A simple massage on the scalp for a few minutes everyday can stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles as well as minimize hair loss in temporary hair loss conditions.

Another traditional Chinese way of rejuvenating the hair growth is Qi Gong. P (pronounced as Chi Kung) it is known to increase circulation to the scalp and face. An aromatherapy blend of six drops each of lavender and bay essential oils in a base of four ounces of either almond, soybean, or sesame oil massaged into the scalp and allowed to sit for 20 minutes has been used by aroma therapists to stimulate the scalp. Read More »

Losing one’s lush crowning glory can be a depressive situation for almost all individuals in their late 20s or early 30s. That is why there are a large number of potential hair loss treatments with different levels of effectiveness. A company, which manufactures an eyelash enhancer Latisse, has proudly announced that it has begun the testing method for its hair loss formulation on sufferers whose hair loss is genetically inherited. Latisse is a FDA approved , prescription strength treatment for eyelash enhancement. The manufacturers of Latisse are now hoping that its hair loss product aimed at treating male pattern baldness and other hair loss conditions can gain FDA approval. Read More »

Scientists are on the verge of making extraordinary medical breakthroughs using the latest stem cell technology. Many important hair growth therapies have had fantastic results in animal testing, and human trials are expected to commence in the very near future.

However, knowing that “stem cells” are now a technical buzzword, many dubious companies are using fake stem-cell science to trick customers into buying their ineffective hair growth products. Technically, even chewing bubblegum involves stem cells, so these companies are not liable for false advertising.

Given that the hair loss industry has an extremely long history of misleading claims and patient dissatisfaction, buyers should be extra wary of hair loss companies that claim to have medical technologies that use stem cells to restore lost hair. Very, very few actual stem cell therapies have been approved for human use. If a company was truly using stem cells to cure an illness, it would have an extensive record of clinical testing and media coverage to prove it.

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In this update:

… 18 MONTH CLINICAL STUDY RESULTS

… POTASSIUM CHANNEL STUDY: NEW INSIGHTS

… TRX2 KNOWLEDGEBASE

We are proud to present the results of our long-term 18 month clinical study. 59 participants (47 men and 12 women) entered the study and completed 18 months of therapy. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was focused on evaluation of efficacy and safety of TRX2. The data show statistical significance at four major efficacy parameters:
Hair count (Mean number of hair in an area of 2×2 cm): +35.1% (after 9 months) and +49.2% (after 18 months)

Hair Thickness (Mean weight of hair – bundle of 30 strands): +22.5% (after 9 month) and +38.7% (after 18 months)

Terminal hair change (% change from vellus to non-vellus): +23.2% (after 9 month) and +36.4% (after 18 months)

Self-evaluation of satisfaction (score between 0-10 cm with 10 being the most satisfied): 7.8 ± 2.0 cm (after 9 month) and 8.6 ± 1.6 cm (after 18 months)

Please note that the % numbers given above are the means, i.e. contain the results of ALL participants within the test population. For instance, while the mean percentage increase in terms of hair count was 49.2% after 18 month, some individuals experienced a percentage increase of as much as 120%. Individual results varied depending on the participant’s type of hair loss and individual metabolism. Within the active treatment group 87% of participants recorded cessation of hair loss and a significant increase in the number of hair/hair thickness after 9 month of treatment. Those results are extremely encouraging for men and women suffering from hair loss. The efficacy of TRX2 combined with its safety and excellent tolerability may make this product a viable and attractive alternative to common treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil. Click here to read the the full research article online.

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