Low Vitamin D linked to
Health Conditions and Hair Loss

(Sutherland & Rozelle NSW) -- “I’ve come down with yet another winter virus and there’s still a month of the season to endure.”
“I’m now mid-life and the illnesses of old age loom large and concern me – how can I avoid the ravages of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, or brittle bones?”

These seemingly disparate illnesses all have a common factor – they are associated with Vitamin D deficiency in humans. Endemic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, ‘stroke’, heart disease, depression, gum disease, seasonal influenza – as well as certain forms of cancer, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, autism in children or body muscle mass wasting also share this link.

The potential to develop autoimmune conditions such as alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, & inflammatory bowel disease is believed to increase with Vitamin D deficiency. The risk of skin cancer is – paradoxically – decreased with adequate levels of Vitamin D.

Breakthrough Solution for Hair Loss!

Finding more and more strands on your pillow? You're not alone. Of the estimated 80 million Americans fighting hair loss, more than 25 mllion are women. "And it can have a major impact on the way a woman feels about herself," says James Harris, M.D., assistant clinical professor of hair transplantation at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. To the rescue: a new FDA-approved laser hair restoration procedure that can stop -- and possibly even reverse -- hair loss. Here's what you need to know:

How it works
Patients sit beneath a dome-shaped hood lined with low-energy laser lights for about 30 minutes. "When the laser is applied to hair follicles, it stimulates circulation, decreases inflammation and may increase metabolism in the skin. All of which can stop hair loss, thicken existing hairs and lead to new hair growth in some people," explains Dr. Harris. Laser light may also block production of a testosterone by-product linked to thinning hair and baldness.

Will it work for you?
A specialist must review your health history and examine your scalp. "Women tend to be better candidates than men; they typically have more existing follicles and thin, but not missing, hairs," Dr. Harris says.

Proof it works
In one study, the treatment led patients to grow 18-20 more hairs per square centimeter. In another study, 85% of patients reported satisfaction after treatment. "Even patients who didn't grow more hair saw their existing hair thicken," says Dr. Harris.

What it costs
About $3,000 to $4,000 a year for up to 44 treatments. Patients typically undergo two half-hour sessions a week for six months, and then two more treatments in the following six months.

(Women's World, 8/14/07)

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The newest and proven technology to combat the endless effects of male or female pattern hair loss has reached the US from Europe. It is called Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). The clinical observations in humans and the encouraging animal studies led to further evaluation of low level lasers in Sweden during the 1980's which resulted in very successful hair regrowth in a significant percentage of treated people. These good results have been confirmed by a number of hair restoration facilities throughout the world, including the United States.

Laser Hair Care^® and Laser Hair Therapy™ are making continued headlines in the press and in TV reports around the world. We selected two informative videos from news channels where you may learn more about our treatment and diagnostic method. You may also download and read the Pdf files with more extensive information about treatments and results.

“ the most promising development may be a laser from Sweden now being distributed in the United States by Apira Science. The Revage 670 laser “ seems to take follicles that were dormant or on their way to dying out and wakes them up ”, says Barry DiBernado, a plastic surgeon and laser expert in Montclair, New Jersey. The 25 patients in one study reported an average of 38 to 40 percent more hair after they had the treatment. Di Bernardo says the growth “starts out like peach fuzz, then grows thicker “.

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Fighting Hair Loss
By David P. Melamed, MD, MSc

Excerpt from the original article published February 2007...

“ A new era of nonsurgical hair restoration technology is here for men with hair loss.
For obvious reasons, most men are skeptical of treatments that promise to reverse hair loss. But a new era of hair restoration technology, using "cold" laser hair therapy (LHT), offers hope for those who don't have advanced hair loss. LHT alone and in combination with topical and/or oral medications has produced excellent results for men and women.
Also known as "cold" lasers, LHT uses therapeutic soft low-light level lasers (LLLL) that were developed in Europe for healing wounds, treating hair loss and other diseases of the scalp.

The LHT program uses a laser device with multiple lasers on a rotating head. The rotating head is housed in a moveable hood that is positioned directly above the patient's head. The patient is seated while the hood is lowered onto the head, approximately 2 cm from the scalp. The close proximity of the laser to the patient's scalp allows for maximum irradiation and minimal dispersion of the laser light energy.

LHT is effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Based on the experience in my practice, 80 percent of patients with androgenetic alopecia report increased hair density after the first three to six months of treatment. Nearly all of my patients with telogen effluvium report complete cessation of shedding. The hair growth continues while patients complete the full one year of LHT and will taper after 12 months. Most patients will require monthly follow-up treatments to maintain their results. All patients who take oral or topical medications are encouraged to continue on those as well.

With LHT, we have the enhanced benefits of low-light level lasers that stimulate biophysical repair and neovascularization. This is a remarkable adjunct to the combination of other therapies we now have. It warrants further consideration and integration into practices serious about treating hair loss. “

David P. Melamed, MD, MSc, is in private practice at West LA Medical & Skincare, with offices in Los Angeles and New York. He specializes in nonsurgical cosmetic enhancements and age management medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and the American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine.
Disclosure: Dr. Melamed indicates that he has no affiliations with any commercial entities, directly or indirectly referenced in this article.