Monday, November 15, 2010

Professional 12 Hairmax Low Laser Hair Comb for Thinning Hair or Hair Loss




Professional 12 Features:
12 Laser Beams
8 Minute Treatment Time
10-15 Year Estimated Life Span



Includes:
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Charging Cradle
Premium Leatherette Travel Case
Worldwide Power Adapter
(110-220 volts)
2 Year Warranty
User Manual



Hair Max Hair Loss Treatment. What Can I Expect?
            

          o Increased hair growth
          o Cessation of hair loss
          o Faster growing hair
          o More manageability, more vibrant color
          o Average 20% new hair growth
          o Results seen in as little as 12 weeks**
          o Reduction in shedding

If you are losing your hair, we know you want a convenient, cost-effective solution that will deliver real results, real fast. The patented HairMax LaserComb is a breakthrough in the techonology of hair growth. It gives hope to those suffering from hereditary hair loss* by providing a cost effective, convenient treatment that can be used in the comfort of your own home. When used as directed, over 90% of HairMax users notice positive benefits.**

Our clinical studies and historical experience demonstrate that a HairMax user should see an average of 20% new hair growth.** This is statistically significant but just as important to the 20% new hair growth, most users experience a cessation of hair loss.

This cessation of hair loss  is extremely significant. If left untreated, your hair loss would have continued and in six months to one year, your hair loss could look considerably worse. Using the HairMax to stabilize your loss will help to maintain your existing hair and retard the progression of pattern baldness.
             Laser Hair Therapy, Hair Loss Treatment, Laser Hair Regrowth, Hair Growth Laser
It is believed that the HairMax is an anagen inductor promoting healthy anagen (terminal) hair growth.

Hair grows in cycles:
Anagen - the active growth phase
Catagen - the resting phase
Telogen - the shedding phase.

At any given time, 10-20% of your hair is in the Catagen or Telogen phase waiting to be shed and replaced by an active Anagen hair (similar to the way a baby tooth is pushed out by a permanent tooth).

The HairMax stimulates the scalp and energizes follicles in the Catagen or Telogen phase causing a new Anagen hair to be formed. These new Anagen hairs cause the old Catagen and Telogen hairs to shed now as opposed to being shed at a later time. This increase in Anagen hair activity results in a slight increase in shedding and should not be a cause for concern. The hairs being shed during this time are being replaced by new healthier stronger hairs. Supporting this hypothesis are user reports of increased hair shedding during the onset of treatment. This is a positive sign and, in-line with the Anagen induction hypothesis, indicates that hairs in the Catagen and Telogen phases are being stimulated to fall out of the scalp only to be replaced by healthier, thicker hair.

If you are noticing an increase in hair fallout during the early phases of your hair loss treatment, this is one of the most positive indicators that the HairMax is working for you and that new hair is starting to grow. 
A Typical User Experience: Weekly breakdown of how a typical male user responds to laser phototherapy treatment of hair loss with the HairMax.




Weeks
 1-8:
             As early as the first treatment, users report that their hair feels more lively, is more manageable and that their scalp feels healthier. You may begin to notice more shine and fullness and a slight increase in shedding. This slight increase in shedding is only temporary and should not be cause for alarm, it is actually a good sign that the HairMax treatment is working. The advanced laser technology of the HairMax targets the hair at the follical level. The focused laser energy gently and effectively nourishes your hair follicle to stimulate new hair growth. The new healthy hair will push out the “resting” hairs. The new hair will be stronger, healthier and thicker. The hair that was shed would have been shed anyway.


As Early as Week
 8-12:
             Consistent with our clinical data, many of users start seeing noticeable hair growth in a few weeks. It may start with small “peach fuzz” like hairs sprouting from the scalp, and may also include a general thickening of the hair you have. Additionally, improved manageability, increased shine is a strong indicator that the HairMax is working for you.


Weeks
12 -20:
             Based on clinical studies, during this period most HairMax users experience full benefits of the treatment. These benefits may include, new hair growth, a cessation of hair loss and hair that is healthier, thicker and more manageable. It is not uncommon for some users to require more than 12 weeks to experience the full benefits.


Post 20
 Weeks:
             If you don’t see results within 20 weeks, we encourage you to continue using the HairMax on a regular basis. Many of our users report that with continued use, they slowly start to notice thicker, denser hair and signs of new growth. Remember, the key to seeing the best results is to use the HairMax consistently 3x per week, for 10-15 minutes per treatment. Like brushing and flossing to maintain healthy teeth and gums, ongoing HairMax laser therapy treatment is needed to maintain healthy hair growth. If you stop using the HairMax, any benefits gained may gradually disappear.
Customer Satisfaction is of Primary Importance
       Clinically Proven to Promote Hair Growth*
       Greater than 90% User Satisfaction Reported
       Patented and Manufactured in the USA
       ISO Quality Assured
       Proud Members of the Better Business Bureau

    * The HairMax LaserComb is cleared for marketing by the FDA for The Promotion of Hair Growth in males with Androgenetic Alopecia who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa-V and Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV

    **Based on clinical studies

Monday, July 26, 2010

Roaccutane- Vitamin A (Isotretinoin) in a Capsule

This product is available for the treatment of severe acne.

However, it must be noted that the product is usually only prescribed by a skin specialist because it has many adverse effects.

It is NOT to be taken by pregnant ladies because it will cause teratogenicity (ie babies born will have physical defects).


Not to be used with Tetracycline antibiotics because it may cause increased in intracranial pressure and may be lead to fatality. 

Other Contraindications & Precautions:
  1. Use effective contraception for one month before, during and at least one month after treatment.
  2. Breast-feeding must stop before treatment can start.
  3. An allergy to Roaccutane, Vitamin A, or other retinoids.
  4. Kidney or liver disease.
  5. Very high levels of fat (triglycerides, cholesterol) in the blood. 
  6. Excessive amount of Vitamin A in your diet (hypervitaminosis A). 

Below is an article from wikipedia (abridged) regarding the above product. Please read 
carefully. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotretinoin

Clinical use

Except in the most severe cases, isotretinoin is used only after other acne treatments fail to produce results. Treatment of acne usually begins with topical medications (e.g. benzoyl peroxide, adapalene, etc.), followed by oral antibiotics (or a combination) and finally isotretinoin therapy. This is because other treatments, while less effective than isotretinoin, are thought to be associated with fewer adverse effects and lower cost.


Indications

Isotretinoin is indicated for the treatment of severe cystic acne vulgaris.Many dermatologists also support its use for treatment of lesser degrees of acne that prove resistant to other treatments, or that produce physical or psychological scarring.

It is also effective for hidradenitis suppurativa and some cases of severe acne rosacea.It can also be used to help treat harlequin ichthyosis, and is used in xeroderma pigmentosum cases to relieve keratoses. Isotretinoin has been used to treat the extremely rare condition fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. It is also used for treatment of neuroblastoma, a form of brain cancer.


Prescribing restrictions
 

In the United Kingdom, this drug may only be prescribed by, or under the supervision of, a consultant dermatologist. A physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply. A new prescription may not be written for at least 30 days. 

Dosage
 

The dose of isotretinoin a patient receives is dependent on their weight and the severity of the condition. High dose treatments are administered between 0.5 mg/kg/day to 2 mg/kg/day (usually at 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day, divided into two doses), for a total treatment of 4–6 months. In some rare cases where the patient's acne is severe or unresponsive the initial course may last up to 9 months. A second course may be used at least 8 weeks following the cessation of the initial course if severe acne recurs. Efficacy appears to be related to the cumulative dose of isotretinoin taken, with a total cumulative dose of 120–150 mg/kg used as a guideline. High dose treatments should only be used as a last resort due to adverse side effects.

Nearly all patients achieve initial clearing of acne during high-dose isotretinoin therapy. Furthermore, about 40% observe complete and long-term remission of the disease following one course of isotretinoin, while another 40% eventually develop less severe recurrent acne, which is treatable with less invasive medications. The remaining 20% relapse significantly enough to warrant an additional course of isotretinoin.

Lower dosage treatments, such as 10–20 mg/day (approximately half the high dosage treatments above), are also highly effective, with greatly diminished side effects.However, such lower dosage courses may be associated with higher relapse rates requiring additional courses of isotretinoin.
 

Adverse effects 

Increasingly higher dosages will result in higher toxicity, resembling vitamin A toxicity.

Adverse drug reactions associated with isotretinoin therapy include:

    * Common: Extreme severe acne flare, dryness of skin, lips and mucous membranes, infection of the cuticles, cheilitis, itch, rosacea, skin fragility, skin peeling, rash, flushing, nose bleeds, dry eyes, diffuse alopecia areata, eye irritation, conjunctivitis, reduced tolerance to contact lenses, hyperlipidaemia, raised liver enzymes, permanent thin skin, headaches, temporary/permanent hair thinning (this could start or continue after treatment), myalgiaarthralgia, back pain. and/or

    * Infrequent: mild acne flare, raised blood glucose level, decreased libido/erectile dysfunction, increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate, fatigue.

    * Rare: impaired night vision; cataracts; optic neuritis; menstrual disturbances; inflammatory bowel disease; pancreatitis; hepatitis; corneal opacities; papilloedema; idiopathic intracranial hypertension; skeletal hyperostosis; extraosseous calcification; psychosis; depression

There are reports of spontaneous, premature epiphyseal closure in acne patients receiving recommended doses of Accutane. The effect of multiple courses of Accutane on epiphyseal closure is unknown.

The following adverse effects have been reported to persist, even after discontinuing therapy: alopecia (hair loss), arthralgias, decreased night vision, inflammatory bowel disease, degenerative disc disease, keloids, bone disease. High dosages of isotretinoin have been reported to cause rosacea (a disease of severe facial skin redness and irritation).

During of a prospective study in Mexico that evaluated the efficacy and safety of isotretinoin in acne, six male patients reported clinical symptoms of depression along with difficulties in maintaining adequate penile erection, suggesting a potential link between isotretinoin and risk of erectile dysfunction.

Patients receiving isotretinoin therapy are not permitted to donate blood during and for at least one month after discontinuation of isotretinoin therapy due to its teratogenicity.Its most common side effects are mucocutaneous and ocular in nature (ie, cheilitis, ocular sicca, and decreased dark adaptation). It can also cause xerosis. Patients should be made aware of these side effects before taking isotretinoin and also that utilization of moisturizers and eye drops can help to mitigate such side effects. Sometimes, however, the dose of isotretinoin needs to be decreased to reduce the induction of side effects.


Teratogenicity (Birth Defects)

Isotretinoin is a teratogen and is highly likely to cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. A few of the more common birth defects that this drug can cause are hearing and visual impairment, missing or malformed earlobes, facial dysmorphism, and mental retardation. Isotretinoin is contraindicated in pregnancy.

The manufacturer recommends that pregnancy be excluded in female patients two weeks prior to commencement of isotretinoin, and that they should use two simultaneous forms of effective contraception at least one month prior to commencement, during, and for at least one month following isotretinoin therapy.


Depression

Several studies have shown a link between isotretinoin and clinical depression.

Since the 1980s, scientific research has suggested a relationship between isotretinoin administration and the onset of psychological symptoms including depression, suicidal ideation, and psychosis.This finding has prompted members of the scientific community to call for more studies regarding isotretinion's links to depression and suicidal behavior.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

Several scientific studies have posited that isotretinoin is a possible cause of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in some individuals.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Kojic Acid

This is a relatively new product in the market allegedly containing Kojic Acid. Kojic acid for the purpose of cosmetics as many are aware is actually banned in a few countries including Switzerland, Korea and Japan for its possible mutagenicity effects possibly linked to cancer and other health hazards.


What is available in this preparation is none other than glutathione and vitamin C. So this is yet another repacked products made to look as if it is a new novel product.


The bar code below shows that it is not a real bar code. The number portrayed as the bar code shows it is the wrong sets of numbers for a product said to be made in Japan. This number is only used as voucher codes. It is not a real bar code. A real product made in Japan would bear a different set of numbers. You may refer to our previous article on bar codes. However the packaging we must say is rather impressive, together with the logo of Kyowa Hakko, the purported company that makes it.


This product does not contain Kojic Acid. It is just a name. And it is not made in Japan. The error in the bar code reveals it all:

Product:  
Kojic Acid                                           
Bar Code:  9987164432453332     
Origin: Voucher Codes
Significance: This bar code is a false bar code                                                                                                          
Insert on the inside of the box
Supposed Certificate of Authenticity

Below is a newspaper clip from a Chinese daily that reported the fake nature of Kojic Acid.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

The Beauty of Bar Codes - Possible Meddling of Products

All original products used for injections and for oral consumption and for topical use, should portray their bar codes clearly. If they are not present, they are not original. No two different products will bear identical numbers.

In this piece, we will summarize the popular brands. They have not all been exhausted because we only include the information on products we can get hold of ourselves. If you may care to submit photos of bar codes on other products, we welcome your contributions and will add them to the list. We are sure the packagers will scramble to have the boxes changed to incorporate new bar code numbers, but we have these already recorded here. Therefore, any future changes will render them useless because their ploy has been exposed and what is revealed here can be kept for posterity.


Codes for verification can be found below:
EAN Codes
Italian Pharmacodes
German Pharmaceuticals


Readers may verify themselves that what is written below is accurate by doing the necessary checks themselves. Readers may also find this information disturbing :


Product
Claimed Origin
Bar Code
Country
of Origin
Original or
Fake
Laroscorbine Platinium Vit C+ Collagen
France
3421357
France
Identical product
as Laroscorbine, therefore this
number is a Fake Number
Sentien Cell
UK
5130482

991882773
Does Not Exist

Voucher codes
Fake Number
Vitacicol Forte P3000
USA
9761187610318
Does Not Exist

Fake Number
Cell Roma
Italy
No Number
Does Not Exist
No Number
Oxydermal
Germany
No Number
Does Not Exist
No Number
Prolene
Germany
No Number
Does Not Exist
No Number
Kojic Acid
Japan
9987164432453332
Voucher Codes
Fake Number
Tationil Bayer
Italy
No Number
Does Not Exist

Fake Number
Vitacicol (Green Box)
USA
8993156006120
Indonesia
Fake Number
Biome

5997001311783
Hungary
Fake Number
NC24
Japan
2987174436423
Internal use
Fake Number
Lucchini
Switzerland
No Number
Does Not Exist

No Number
MF3 HP 230mg
Switzerland
8360926794301
Italy
Fake Number
MF3 Advance Formula
Switzerland
5232918799527
Does Not Exist
Fake Number (number does not exist but this
product is
registered in Malaysia)



Product
Claimed Origin
Bar Code
Country
of Origin
Original
or Fake
Tathion 500
South Korea
8806425034543
South Korea
Original
Vit C Bayer (Laroscorbine)
France
3421357
France
Original
Gerovital
Romania
594470705002141
Romania
Original
Lipostabil
Germany
PZN 3352900
German Pharmaceuticals
Original
Wiedemann Homookomplex
Germany
PZN 0507265
German Pharmaceuticals
Original
Wiedemann Vit B12
Germany
PZN 2260834
German Pharmaceuticals
Original
Melsmon (White box)
Japan
4987546000014
Japan
Original
Tationil Teofarma
Italy
A 026185049
Italian Pharma
Original
Mita C
Japan
4987154434423
Japan
Original

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