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Measuring hair loss & regrowth
A case study in men’s hair loss and available treatment.
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A note from the authors
Each of us has looked at our fathers and grandfathers and thought, “This is it.” After 20 years of research and a very personal commitment to the treatment of hair loss, we are pleased to share new ways to measure results. This guide will explore the causes, treatments,
and measurement of hair loss. Educating yourself is the first step in taking action.
Lars Skjoth
Panos Vasiloudes
Head of Research and Development
MD, PhD, FAAD, FAAP
Founder and CEO of Harklinikken
Board Certified in Pediatrics and Dermatology
Medical Director of Harklinikken
Contents
Hair loss by the numbers
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Understanding male pattern baldness
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Measuring hair loss
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Treatment options
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Taking action
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Hair loss by the numbers
85%
Of men have tried minoxidil (ex. Rogaine)
Number of harmful ingredients in
the average bottle of shampoo.
30%
Of hair loss occurs before it’s noticed
by the human eye , depending on the
concentration of the hair thinning.
11- 17
Of people experience some hair loss by age 30.
35-50%
Mohammed
30s
Mohammed’s hair is noticably thicker and
fuller after 9 months of treatment for his receding hairline and thinning at the crown.
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Understanding male pattern baldness
While there are many causes of hair loss, the vast majority of men’s hair loss is male pattern balding, or androgentic alopecia.
Male pattern balding is mostly influenced by androgen hormones and how they are distributed in the body. Receding hairline,
loss of hair at the temples, or a spreading bald spot at the crown of the head are classic examples of male pattern balding.
Doctors classify hair loss by:
Distribution and location
Pattern
Underlying conditions
Effects of medical treatment
Because hair loss can be caused by an underlying disease of a side effect to medication, it’s important to consider all
potential causes of hair loss.
Beyond heredity, hair loss can also be caused by:
Diet & exercise
Stress
Change in diet or extreme training can
Traumatic events, such as an accident
Medical condition or
medication side effect
result in lack of certain nutrients, key to
or death in the family, or day-to-day
Autoimmune diseases, metabolic
normal hair regrowth.
long-term stress may result in hair loss.
disorders, or substance abuse can all
cause hair loss.
Hamid
20s
One year after starting treatment, Hamid’s
follicle density has increased measurably.
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Measuring hair loss & hair regrowth
Advanced imaging systems can be used to measure hair loss and regrowth. Harklinikken uses Follysis, one such system, designed
by Dr. George Zontos, in partnership with the Medical School University of Patras, Greece. With Follysis, we can measure hair regrowth results of clients over the course of treatment.
Follysis measures hair quality & quantity by analyzing:
Hair density – number of hairs per square cm
Number of follicular units – how many hair follicles are active
Distance between follicular units – how sparse is your hair?
# Hairs
# FUs
Hairs/cm^2
FUs/cm^2
Optic Den.
dFUs (mm)
1.80
1.53
1.19
1.48
10.83
5.24
99.91
59.95
179.84
91.92
25.00
15.00
45.00
23.00
Optical density – apparent density of hair, based on width of hair and hairs per follicle
hair/FUs
Follysis can be used to baseline your hair loss to date and measure change over time.
Case study: Hair transplant or treatment?
A 16 year old man came to Harklinikken looking for a solution for his
already-thinning crown. Using Follysis imaging software, it was clear
that he had already lost 60% of his hair on top, compared to the back
of his head.
The Harklinikken hair regrowth treatment is a healthy and
successful option for a candidate of such a young age. By applying
Extract to thinning areas daily and monitoring results with Follysis, he
demonstrates a 96% increase in hair density after 10 months.
Torfin
20s
I started the treatment 4 months ago
and the results I have seen have been
absolutely amazing.
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Treatment Options
After trying many commonly available drugstore solutions
Our delivery systems are purely natural and void of
with little success, many men believe the only treatment
chemical enhancers. This allows us to safely transport the
for their hair loss is hair transplantation. There are other
Extract to the hair follicle without damaging the skin or
non-surgical options worth consideration:
causing the side effects common in many other hair loss
treatments.
Oral
These medications are taken by mouth and delivered
through the bloodstream. It is difficult to achieve an effective
concentration of the medicine, and there is a significant risk
of side effects.
The most common oral treatment is finasteride, which
Is your hair loss treatable?
can cause diminished sexual drive and ability, among oth-
That depends on 2 primary factors:
er common side effects. Nutritional supplements can have
some impact on hair loss, but the exact nutritional needs
1. Timing. How long has the hair loss been occurring? The
and amounts differ dramatically, and results are seldom no-
earlier the client seeks treatment, the more likely their hair
ticeable when taken alone.
loss is reversible.
Topical
For this targeted treatment, medication is applied
directly onto the scalp. The risk of side effects is reduced,
though skin irritation is common with some drugs and
preservatives.
The most common topical medication is Minoxidil, found
2. Consistency. Compliance with the daily use of treatment
is critical to outcomes.
Harklinikken customized treatment is now available through
the web. Evaluation and follow-up visits via web cam make
this treatment plan personal, private and effective.
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in applications such as Rogaine. While this can be useful for
some in maintaining hair longer, studies demonstate that as
much as 74% of users find it ineffective in regrowing hair.
The Harklinikken topical treatment, or Extract, is a
customized product that contains proprietary natural
enzymes and fatty acids. The Extract has been proven in
clinical studies to improve hair quantity and quality from
30-95% for suitable candidates.
The Extract includes botanical components from plants such
as Burdock and Calendula. Our proprietary extraction and
fermenting process has been developed and proven over the
past 20 years.
Nick
30s
I was in treatment for about six months
in and I started to notice the results.
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Taking Action
Committing to a consistent treatment
requires careful consideration. If
regimen
you are ready to
explore hair loss treatment, take our online assessment at
www.harklinikken.com to find out if you are a candidate for
our hair regrowth treatment.
Getting started is easy.
Talk with a specialist or visit us at
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