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by LaserKid
Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Pulsing lasers
Replies: 6
Views: 7904

Re: Pulsing lasers

Are there any other laser clinics/devices which pulse except for Gaunitz? The Gaunitz device is the only one I have found, and lets be honest they are getting the best regrowth results I have seen. I've seen a video of this guy who was a drummer in a band who has gone from about an NW5 or worse back...
by LaserKid
Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:45 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Budget device
Replies: 22
Views: 13275

Re: Budget device

Hey ih67, I'm in the UK and have just built a 50 diode device for less than £150. I just move it twice to get good coverage for my problem areas, so essentially it's the same as a 100 diode device. I've only just started using it so can't really comment on results yet. It can be a bit tricky to get ...
by LaserKid
Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: The laser shed
Replies: 46
Views: 57894

Re: The laser shed

Hey Dr Watt, when u were shedding hairs, were they just from the areas u were treating with laser or were u also shedding hairs from the sides as well? Thanks for the advice about starting laser treatment. I myself am in the process of building a cluster to treat my thinning hair. I'm gonna start at...
by LaserKid
Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:13 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: 635nm Vs 650nm and Gaunitz Hair Centre
Replies: 8
Views: 7440

635nm Vs 650nm and Gaunitz Hair Centre

I've been reading into a lot about Gaunitz Laser Clinics recently and they are getting results from lasers which literally blow everything else I've seen out of the water. But they use 635nm lasers. And they also change diode density and time based on hair colour. Their president, Bill Gaunitz, star...
by LaserKid
Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:15 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Boy am i glad i found this place!
Replies: 9
Views: 9443

Re: Boy am i glad i found this place!

Hey man! Great to hear u are seeing results. Can I ask why u ended up dropping your treatment times? U said it was to prevent overstimulation but you were getting results on 20mins 3x so why change? Also did u notice any change in results when u dropped the treatment time? The reason I ask is becaus...
by LaserKid
Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Are there any side effects with LLLT?
Replies: 1
Views: 2280

Re: Are there any side effects with LLLT?

There are no known side effects to LLLT. As an anti-hairloss method it remains one of the safest
by LaserKid
Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:35 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: the curious case of jambap button (my 9 month laser update)
Replies: 8
Views: 6420

Re: the curious case of jambap button (my 9 month laser update)

Cool! I'm hopefully gonna build something similar in size and use zones rather than a full coverage device just to make sure this thing works for me. If it does then I'll definitely upgrade to a full helmet. I'm actually quite excited about starting this thing, can't wait to see my results. Just got...
by LaserKid
Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:04 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: the curious case of jambap button (my 9 month laser update)
Replies: 8
Views: 6420

Re: the curious case of jambap button (my 9 month laser update)

Hey, congratulations on your results!

I notice you're using an 80 diode helmet. Do you have the 80 diodes spread over your entire scalp or are you using zones to treat the problem areas with gutter-guard spacing?
by LaserKid
Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Checking for burnt out diodes
Replies: 6
Views: 4626

Re: Checking for burnt out diodes

Could you look directly at them with a (good) pair of sunglasses on?
by LaserKid
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: BE A MAN! The "Feminization of the Male" Series, by O.M.G... "Taking the pill for past 40 years 'has put women off masculine men'"
Replies: 11
Views: 8447

Re: BE A MAN! The "Feminization of the Male" Series, by O.M.G... "Taking the pill for past 40 years 'has put women off masculine men'"

LOL, I agree with this. My old girlfriend tried to get me to wax my chest and shave my armpits, said it would look better. She also tried to get me to pluck my monobrow. I told her to F off and do my ironing
by LaserKid
Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Anyone tried Fluridil?
Replies: 1
Views: 1924

Anyone tried Fluridil?

Anyone tried it? I'm considering adding it to my regimen. I'm already on propecia but I think testosterone may be the root cause of hair thinning at the front and I need something to tackle it.

May also consider RU58841 as well. Anyone any experience of either of these?
by LaserKid
Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: The Results of my 138 Diodes DIY P-Helmet
Replies: 9
Views: 9163

Re: The Results of my 138 Diodes DIY P-Helmet

Hey man! Great looking design, very professional looking. I've got a few questions. From the pictures you have posted, the lasers on the inside of the helmet look unevenly spaced, maybe it's just the photos but how do you ensure you are getting even exposure? Also, how would you describe the results...
by LaserKid
Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:40 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Gray Hairs & LLLT
Replies: 2
Views: 2790

Re: Gray Hairs & LLLT

TBH, I don't mind going gray as long as I keep my hair! I know a few people have said that they have seen a noticable reduction in gray hairs. I don't think it will get rid of them all but may reduce their numbers and stop anymore developing. You could create a hand held device, something like a pad...
by LaserKid
Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: The Laser Shed = Telogen Effluvium
Replies: 11
Views: 14985

The Laser Shed = Telogen Effluvium

Ok, so people are (rightly) worried about all the recent posts regarding laser shedding. Here's a roundup of what I have gathered from most people so far: Initial gains in the first few months, thicken and regrowth followed by massive shedding at months 3-5. I've been doing some reading from the old...
by LaserKid
Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: The Luce system LDS 100
Replies: 7
Views: 8954

Re: The Luce system LDS 100

Ok, I've just checked out the comparison page on the Konftec website and it seems the Luce LDS 100 contains 36 x 660nm@5mW and 189 x 940nm@5mW lasers. I've got 650nm lasers, which will have to do. Anyone know where I can get cheap-ish 940nm lasers? http://www.konftec.com/html/EN/Laser_Hood_compariso...
by LaserKid
Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: The Luce system LDS 100
Replies: 7
Views: 8954

Re: The Luce system LDS 100

I too would be very interested if anyone has anymore information on this device as I am considering building something similar. I assumed this device had 100 650nm lasers. However, it seems it has only 36 x 660nm lasers and 189 x 940nm IR LEDs. This correct?

Thanks for the post rawhair
by LaserKid
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: ***Lasers***
Replies: 42
Views: 29162

Re: ***Lasers***

Does anyone think that maybe taking a week off lasering or reducing treatment times may actually be beneficial to this shedding? Also, what is the reasoning behind using so many lasers? Is it to get the necessary joules? I'm only asking because almost all clinical lasers have about 100 or so widely ...
by LaserKid
Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:24 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: New type AixiZ diodes
Replies: 14
Views: 9416

Re: New type AixiZ diodes

If they burn out can't you just send them back and they replace them?

The only reason I am going with Aixiz diodes is because they have a history of getting results.
by LaserKid
Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: New type AixiZ diodes
Replies: 14
Views: 9416

Re: New type AixiZ diodes

Wait, does this mean the Aixiz lasers are no good anymore? I'm about to purchase 200 of the little beauties so I want to make sure they are what they are meant to be!
by LaserKid
Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Anyone thinned out on LLLT on months 4-5 then gained?
Replies: 33
Views: 22175

Re: Anyone thinned out on LLLT on months 4-5 then gained?

Bottom line is look at the hairs you are shedding. Don't look at them in the shower when they are wet, but when they are dry. Look at the ends. You will see that from areas where there is mpb, the hairs taper, i.e. get thinner towards the ends, and this is the earliest sign that there is increased cycling of the hairs and the beginning of the miniturization process (bad news). Good news, those follicles haven't fully given up hope, so are save-able. They have tapered ends because they aren't cut when you go for a haircut, unlike the hairs on the side. Obviously, this is only visible if you have moderate length hair. If you are shedding lots of hairs with tapered ends at the beginning of treatment, good news, it's prob working. If you shed a lot after a few years of treatment (like me with Fin) bad news, means your treatment isn't working and the cycling process is accelerating.

Also, they may not necessarily be thin. I shed a lot of hairs and think %&$!, I'm shedding some pretty thick hairs there, then look closer and realise that they are mpb hairs with %&$! thin tapered ends, but thick shafts. So it can be a bit misleading.
by LaserKid
Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: More Dht is better? theory
Replies: 25
Views: 14004

Re: More Dht is better? theory

Cheers, thanks for the info. I can't remember where I read that stuff about SP, I prob got it wrong tho.
by LaserKid
Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: When Fin stops working?
Replies: 4
Views: 3657

When Fin stops working?

What are the options? I've been on Fin for going on four years now. Never had any serious sides, the odd bout of brain fog, but that's about it. What are the options when despite 1mg fin, hair loss continues to proceed. I'm not really all that happy about taking dut. Are there other antiandrogens? I...
by LaserKid
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: More Dht is better? theory
Replies: 25
Views: 14004

Re: More Dht is better? theory

Does anyone know the exact way that Fin blocks 5AR? Is it reversible/non-reversible competitive/non-competitive inhibitor? Also, why do people believe that taking propecia and saw palmetto is not the thing to do? I've heard saw palmetto binds to DHT, preventing it binding to the AR. Surely taking th...
by LaserKid
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Anyone thinned out on LLLT on months 4-5 then gained?
Replies: 33
Views: 22175

Re: Anyone thinned out on LLLT on months 4-5 then gained?

I'm no expert on lasers, but I have read quite a bit of the posts over at the hairmax forum. Seems that a lot of people go through something v similar. Initial gains followed by increased shedding. If I was you (and it's what I'm gonna do when I start) I would've counted the number of hairs you shed per day, by for example brushing your hair vigorously in the morning before showering and counting the hairs that fall. Do this e.g. once/twice a week for a month so you get a baseline count before starting lasers and then continue it into the laser treatment. That way you will know for certain whether you are indeed shedding more. I would also take a ratio of terminal:vellus hairs. If you are shedding vellus hairs (easy to spot because they are thin and %&$! and taper towards the end) then good thing, means lasers are working. If you are shedding lots of terminal hairs, bad thing, and prob means you are bioinhibiting.

This could be explained by the inflammation theory. Initially, your hair cells are surrounded by inflammation, due to DHT upregulating proinflammatory genes. After a while of laser use, the inflammation subsides, hence increasing the penetration of laser light to the hair cells. Thus laser light which is beneficial in the early stages, which may be in the photobiostimulation range, may be pushed into the bioinhibitory range when the inflammation subsides, due to increased laser penetration, if that makes sense!

This is only a theory, but IMO, if you are losing a lot of terminal hairs, that is a bad thing. If my theory is correct, then you may benefit from a reduced treatment time.
by LaserKid
Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: More Dht is better? theory
Replies: 25
Views: 14004

Re: More Dht is better? theory

From what I can remember from my biochem days, the AR/DHT complex can dissociate from the HRE, and then bind to a specific intra-nuclear protein which prevents re-binding (I'll call a neutralisation protein, not sure of the real name). The binding of the neutralisation protein targets the AR/DHT com...
by LaserKid
Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: More Dht is better? theory
Replies: 25
Views: 14004

Re: More Dht is better? theory

I'm not sure that a higher dose of fin would block more DHT production. It all depends on the affinity of fin for the 5AR, i.e how tightly it binds. It is in an equilibrium with T. Increasing the dose doesn't necessarily reduce DHT production because as far as I know fin is a reversible inhibitor of...
by LaserKid
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: More Dht is better? theory
Replies: 25
Views: 14004

Re: More Dht is better? theory

What I don't understand about it is, why when you eliminate DHT is there not a full recovery? Whatever the reason may be however, it clearly indicates pattern baldness is a degenerative disorder, which explains why we still have great hair as youths and it progresses from there... You basically ans...
by LaserKid
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: More Dht is better? theory
Replies: 25
Views: 14004

Re: More Dht is better? theory

Apart from slowing the progression of my hair loss, there are other benefits from blocking DHT. I've noticed my skin is less greasy, my facial hair doesn't grow as fast (I can get away with shaving every other day) and my body hair is finer. I also agree in that I do not think there is any link betw...
by LaserKid
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Anyone thinned out on LLLT on months 4-5 then gained?
Replies: 33
Views: 22175

Re: Anyone thinned out on LLLT on months 4-5 then gained?

Agreed. I think if you go into any treatment expecting to get regrowth you are setting your expectations too high. If you are slowing down your hairloss then great, if you stop your hairloss altogether then that's amazing. Anything on top of that is a bonus IMO. Apparently you don't even notice hair...
by LaserKid
Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: The laser shed
Replies: 46
Views: 57894

Re: The laser shed

Today is my 5 months mark for LLLT and I have lost probably 25% of my hair in the last 3 weeks. Problem is I have very fine short blonde hair, so I can never tell when it falls. So I guess this HAS to be a shed, to loose this much so fast. All I can do is hang on and ride it out and hope for the be...
by LaserKid
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: premature balding advice
Replies: 11
Views: 6280

Re: premature balding advice

Hey man! I'm 23 and have been pretty much losing my hair since I was about 18/19. I've been on Fin for 4yrs and all I can say is it has definitely helped me, a LOT. I'm not saying it has completely stopped the process, no. I am still progressing as my hair on top is becoming thinner, but it definite...
by LaserKid
Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Silicon laser mounting pad
Replies: 5
Views: 4211

Re: Silicon laser mounting pad

Is there an advantage to having the diodes tightly packed together? The only reason I am asking is because if I go with the Aixiz pre-cut pad I could potentially get a full coverage device using less diodes, which = less cost. If the diodes are less densely packed together would I need to increase t...
by LaserKid
Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: How do you guys go about bringing up the subject of hairloss with friends?
Replies: 6
Views: 4391

Re: How do you guys go about bringing up the subject of hairloss with friends?

Cheers guys, thanks for the advice. Gonna try and approach the subject with a few of my friends and see how it goes. I know that a lot of people have the strange mentality that there is nothing you can do for hairloss, hopefully I can put that straight.
by LaserKid
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: How do you guys go about bringing up the subject of hairloss with friends?
Replies: 6
Views: 4391

How do you guys go about bringing up the subject of hairloss with friends?

Ok, so a few of my friends are starting to have 'maturing' hairlines, and I basically want to bring up the subject of hair loss and hopefully give them some education on how to go about preventing it. I'm guessing most of them aren't doing anything about it because they are progressing quicker than myself. The big question is how do I go about bringing up this subject.

I could just come out and say 'man you're beginning to lose your hair, you should get on propecia', but tbh, if someone said that to me, I'd be very pissed off. That's like saying to someone, 'man you're starting to get fat, you should go on a diet', which I would also never say. I guess it's just my personality, in that I very rarely discuss another person's appearance, good or bad. Plus, I don't want this to be some sort of passing statement, I actually want a deep discussion so I can give them some good advice and show them where to go, what to use etc.

Has anyone ever brought this subject up with your friends? What worked, and what didn't? Anyone with some good advice? I want to help them, but at the same time I don't want to make them feel like %&$!. After all, they may not 'see' that they are losing their hair, and by bringing it up I'm causing them unnecessary anxiety :?
by LaserKid
Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Guys going through shed
Replies: 2
Views: 2636

Re: Guys going through shed

I think I may have something similar. My head itches like crazy, all the time. And I'm also losing a lot of hairs, not only from the top but also from the sides. I've tried all the shampoos for dandruff, T-gel, head & shoulders etc, but nothing seems to work. I've just bought some nizoral off the in...
by LaserKid
Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Increased blood flow to the scalp ... good or bad?
Replies: 17
Views: 11959

Re: Increased blood flow to the scalp ... good or bad?

If it is inflammation which causes hair loss is there any benefit in using non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen etc in limiting the inflammatory process?
by LaserKid
Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: FINALLY finished my laser device 2.0...took me forever. check out the pics and tell me what you think!
Replies: 14
Views: 10920

Re: FINALLY finished my laser device 2.0...took me forever. check out the pics and tell me what you think!

Sweet! Did you get that black foam pre-cut from aixiz? I'm thinking of doing the same. Do you think I could use that stuff but make it into more of a helmet shape?
by LaserKid
Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:10 am
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: The laser shed
Replies: 46
Views: 57894

Re: The laser shed

I remember back on Regrowth, cuebreeze was going through similar anxiety when starting LLLT. He's in a early stage of hairloss. I think it took him a few weeks for it to settle down. Is that right cubreeze? or did I just make all that up ... This is also the main reason why I am apprehensive about s...
by LaserKid
Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Who will find the cure to baldness?
Replies: 35
Views: 19187

Re: Who will find the cure to baldness?

If you are castrated just after puberty do you develop mpb? Otherwise this could be considered a 'cure', not that I would ever do something that extreme! Also, I've heard that people who are 5aR deficient do not develop mpb?
by LaserKid
Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:56 am
Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
Topic: Laser update and advice needed
Replies: 11
Views: 5296

Re: Laser update and advice needed

If you find something, a certain combo, (whatever it is) and you're getting great results and the sides aren't bothering you too much , IMHO, stick with it. Completely agree. "If it ain't broke don't fix it". There's something a lot of people don't realize about propecia. When it cuts circulationg ...
by LaserKid
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss
Topic: Low Level Lasers cannot penerate enough to reach follicles?
Replies: 12
Views: 8330

Re: Low Level Lasers cannot penerate enough to reach follicles?

Say someone with MPB purchases a good, known to be effective laser helmet... what is the success rate? 30% chance person will reverse his MPB? 40%? 70%? .... The major long term study (1 year), that is posted on OMGs site, states a 90% success rate after 12 months. That is halting hairloss and some...