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April 2005


New Studies Shed Light On Science of Reversing Baldness, Support Results of Dr. Lewenberg's Formulas(R) in Regrowing Hair

 

April 8 2005 NEW YORK, April 8 /PRNewswire/ --

In several recently published studies, tretinoin was used to activate stem cells in hair follicles.

A study released in the April 2004 edition of Nature Biotechnology showed that stem cells found in the hair follicles of mice could be manipulated through genetic therapy to grow new hair follicles.

"These studies indicate the possibility of genetic manipulation of adult stem cells in the human hair follicle, but it will take decades for a treatment to become available," stated Adam Lewenberg, MD, creator of Dr. Lewenberg's Formulas.

"They have shed light on how current therapies work." The studies' use of tretinoin to stimulate stem cells and encourage them to replace hair follicles explains why Dr. Lewenberg's Formulas regrow lost hair. This supports Dr. Lewenberg's long-held theory, that there are a number of unique benefits to using tretinoin as part of a hair regrowth formula. The study's results also explain why treatments that use only minoxidil or anti-DHT components are not effective in reversing hair loss: without tretinoin, the stem cells remain inactive and the damage is not reversed.

These new studies also back up an earlier study published in the September/October 1996 edition of Advances in Therapy. In that study, nearly 90% of patients who used Dr. Lewenberg's Formulas as prescribed start to regrow lost hair within three months and 91% of patients who continued the treatment for 18 to 24 months had either "grown beautiful, normal hair" or shown "marked hair growth" and improvement.

Dr. Lewenberg cautioned, however, that all minoxidil/tretinoin formulas are not equal. According to Dr. Lewenberg, "increasing the percentage of minoxidil, when tretinoin triples the absorption of minoxidil, is irresponsible and increases the risk of affecting the cardiovascular system. I made sure my product would be safe, not only in the formula but also in its application."

Dr. Lewenberg's Formulas are a proprietary combination of stable and non-irritating tretinoin and minoxidil combined in the form of a cosmetically perfect hairspray, because minoxidil and tretinoin cannot simply be rubbed into the scalp. To do so would, in fact, cause skin irritation and possibly hair loss.

"The latest studies seem to confirm the effectiveness of Dr. Lewenberg's Formulas. We will continue to refine our Formulas and look forward to further research in the area of reversing hair loss," Dr. Lewenberg said.