HairMax: I’ve Been Scammed!

I am one of the millions of individuals who is desperate to find ways to solve the growing condition of hair loss. I have tried various products that 'claim' to effectively help fight hair loss and stimulate hair regrowth. I've been constantly active in forums, online communities, social networking sites and blogs which deal with hair loss and its treatments.

One day, I came across a forum discussing a hair loss treatment (HairMax LaserComb) that claims to effectively stimulate hair regrowth. Upon reading various comments from members, I found out that there were more negative comments than positive ones.

Out of curiosity, I began reading the arguments and counter arguments of different individuals. At first, I was basically confused as to 'whom' I should believe. I mean there are different sides to every story and we are all aware that the internet can be a good place to sell stuff, advertise or even do a black propaganda.

It is possible that the positive comments were from those individuals who sell the product. It is also possible that the comments and feedbacks were from people who were paid by the company to gain internet popularity or to tempt others to buy their products, thereby accumulating greater sales. On the other hand, it might also be possible that the negative comments were given by individuals who have experienced bad results when they used the product. I mean what would they get if they would post negative comments regarding a product? Unless of course if they are just certified skeptics or plainly troublemakers.

So I figured out that they probably gave these negative comments due to the fact that they have experienced the product (HairMax LaserComb) firsthand. Usually, those people who have bad experiences about something end up voicing their frustrations publicly in order to help others be aware that a certain product should be avoided or that a product they are about to purchase can generate negative effects.

With that argument reaching greater hypes in the forum, I began spending a great amount of time surfing the internet to read other blogs and forums about the HairMax LaserComb. I visited forums and online communities that talk about the HairMax LaserComb. I was amazed to find various negative comments about its ineffectiveness to stimulate hair regrowth. The negative comments are far too many compared to those who commented on the positive side.
After reading everything, I told myself not to buy this particular hair regrowth product because it would only mean a waste of my time, effort and money.

Indeed, I am among those individuals who are very anxious to find a product to help me get rid of my hair loss. However, I am not among those individuals who are not wise enough to choose a product that is not worthwhile.

Why would I put my trust on a product which has earned negative reviews on the internet? When I can spend my time, effort and money on other products which can really help me stop my hair loss. Really, I won't settle for anything less when it comes to saving my hair and stopping my hair loss.

Source : HairMax: I’ve Been Scammed

The HairMax LaserComb’s Misleading Advertising Strategy

HairMax first caught my attention while I was looking for a hair loss treatment that would help me stop my balding condition. Among the products on the market, the HairMax LaserComb ‘claims’ that they are the ‘only FDA-approved’ laser device for treating hair thinning and stimulating hair regrowth.

When I saw the word ‘FDA-approved’, it made me think of trying out the product because it might effectively regrow my hair. As a consumer, I was convinced to buy the product; hence, I paid out $500 to get hold of this so-called hair growth device.

When I received the package a couple of days later, I was very excited to use it as part of my hair loss treatment regimen. However, my excitement turned to frustration when in the 4-month period of my treatment I still wasn’t able to see any improvement.

With that, I began to search for consumer reviews about the HairMax LaserComb. During my research, I have read tons of comments, some of them are positive and others are negative, some even reacted that HairMax LaserComb is not at all effective—as it claims to be. I also discovered something interesting posted in a forum. One of the users found out a report from the FDA about the HairMax LaserComb.

‘The FDA Granted Class II Clearance 510(k) K103368 of these medical devices for sale in the USA for the “Treatment of Hair Loss and Promotion of Hair Growth” in males’.

If you are considering buying the HairMax LaserComb, you should read the FDA report first. There are beliefs that Lexington International, LLC—manufacturer of the HairMax LaserComb—is using misleading advertising strategies to convince the consumers that the product has the support of the FDA that their product can effectively regrow hair.

The truth is, FDA does not grant ‘approval’ on a product based on a 510(k) submission, it only CLEARS the product for marketing. It is, therefore, NOT LEGAL to advertise a 510(k) cleared device as ‘FDA-approved’.

Based on that statement, HairMax is only permitted to be advertised or marketed as a product intended to grow hair. However, the FDA did not state that the product is EFFECTIVE in hair regrowth. An FDA-Approved or Premarket Approval (PMA) submission is used to demonstrate to the FDA that a new or modified device is SAFE and EFFECTIVE. This standard is higher than is required for 510(k) submissions.

With that, we can arrive at a conclusion that the HairMax LaserComb is ‘cleared’—not ‘approved’—as a product that may be promoted to treat thinning hair and that any other laser device on the market could apply for the same ‘approval’ and the FDA would undoubtedly offer the same rights.

When I read this report, I began to wonder if the HairMax LaserComb is indeed effective to stimulate hair regrowth. I mean with the 4-month hair treatment period that I have undergone, surely if a product is effective, I could have seen some positive result no matter how small, right?

Source : The HairMax LaserComb’s Scam Misleading Advertising Strategy

Hair Loss Tips from a Trichologist

‘If you can find the cause of hair loss, you can do something about it and perhaps help to reintroduce it (the hair), although that isn’t always the case’, trichologist Katie Philips shares.

Today baldness is still heavily connected with men, but when women suffer from hair loss, it seems that society does not always know how to help them.

After a thorough assessment, Katie’s help for clients can range from scalp treatments to vitamin advice and even wigs or hair extensions as short-term solutions.

Katie commented, ‘Some people say women now have a far more stressful life, I don’t know if that is true but women in business can be under stress; some people believe that can lead to hair loss. There are so many reasons now but I think there are a lot of people who don’t do anything about it’.

The connection between hair loss and diet is also often not widely understood, according to Katie.

She said, ‘Vitamins are widely important, you can take a vitamin but if you don’t have the right combination, then it can lead to problems’.

One obstacle to sufferers can be the dizzying array of hair loss solutions advertised through the media. Katie is quick to emphasise, that although people may sometimes find the solution this way, often certain products will not work if there is an underlying issue which needs to be identified.

She said, ‘There may be something people can buy at the chemist but the cause could be something they are taking already.

‘Blood tests are really important too. A lack of ferritin (a protein which stores iron in the body) will affect hair loss.

‘Hair loss can be stress related, linked to vitamins and health, even something like IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can affect the absorption of nutrients. Then there are health changes like menopause and a change in weight range you need to consider; perhaps someone will be suffering from anorexia or have been on a diet; even losing something like three stones very quickly can cause hair loss’.

Minoxidil for Male Hair Loss: Is It Effective and Safe?

When it comes to a hair loss treatment for men, there’s nothing quite like minoxidil. Minoxidil is the first and only FDA-approved hair regrowth foam. It contains 5 percent minoxidil and in clinical testing, minoxidil regrew hair in 85 percent of men after four months when used twice daily. And because it’s a foam, there is no hassle and no mess. It goes on easy and dries quickly, so your daily routine is never interrupted.

What Causes Hair Loss in Men?

Although there are several causes of hair loss, male pattern baldness (also referred to as androgenetic alopecia or hereditary hair loss) accounts for about 95 percent of hair loss in men. It is usually triggered by a combination of hormonal activity and heredity, which together cause the hair follicles in your scalp to shrink. Over time, the progressive shrinking of certain scalp follicles leads to a shortening of the hair’s growing cycle. Hair becomes thinner and shorter, until there is no growth at all. The active ingredient in minoxidil reinvigorates shrunken hair follicles, which increases their size and helps regrow thicker hair over time.

A Pioneer in Hair Regrowth

Like many great discoveries, the power of minoxidil to regrow hair came about by chance. In the 1980s, scientists discovered that minoxidil, being studied for other indications, actually showed signs of regrowing hair.

Minoxidil applied this discovery to produce the first topical hair loss treatment approved by the FDA to regrow hair. Since then, minoxidil has empowered millions of people to take control of their hair loss with a series of breakthroughs.

Results and Innovation

Minoxidil is the first topical treatment approved by the FDA to regrow hair in both men and women. With more than 20 years of results and over 20,000 people in clinical trials, minoxidil is the number one dermatologist-recommended solution for hair regrowth. Minoxidil helps reverse the progression of hereditary hair loss.

Drawbacks

Although proven to be very effective in stopping hair loss in men, it has also been reported that the application of minoxidil causes negative systemic effects such as swelling of the face, severe itchiness of the scalp, and trigger for rashes and allergies.

Hair Loss in Men: Remedies and Risks

Drugs frequently prescribed to treat hair loss or an enlarged prostate may contribute to sexual dysfunction in men. Use of dutasteride and finasteride has been linked to erectile dysfunction, depression and loss of libido in a review of existing studies.

Finasteride and dutasteride have been approved for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms with marked clinical efficacy. Finasteride comes in a pill form that can effectively lower DHT (dihydrotestosterone) levels in the scalp, hence stopping hair loss and preventing baldness from spreading throughout the scalp. Finasteride is also approved for the treatment of hair loss (androgenic alopecia). Although the adverse effects of these agents are thought to be minimal, the magnitude of adverse effects on sexual function, gynecomastia, depression, and quality of life remains ill-defined.

To look into the potential persistent side effects of finasteride and dutasteride on sexual functions among men, researchers searched the available medical literature for reports of sexual side effects associated with finasteride and dutasteride.

It was found that about 8 percent of men taking the drugs reported erectile dysfunction, and 4 percent reported reduced libido compared with 4 percent and almost 2 percent of men receiving placebo, respectively. Reduced ejaculation and semen volume and depression were also reported by some men.

The drugs, prescribed to treat a common urological condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and baldness, work by blocking the male hormone androgen. In patients with BPH, this helps reduce the enlarged prostate, making urination easier.

The findings show that use of drugs used to treat hair loss and enlarged prostrate may lead to side effects on sexual function such as erectile dysfunction, diminished libido, testicular pains, enlargement and tenderness of breast, and low sperm count.

Hence, although these drugs have been proven to remedy baldness or alopecia, they pose long-term harm to the body of men.