Electrotrichogenesis
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Electrotrichogenesis (ETG) involves the stimulation of hair follicles on the scalp with the electric charge of an electrostatic field.
Three studies are listed in the PubMed database relating to the technique.[1][2][3]
Electrotrichogenesis was approved in Europe with the CE mark, as a medical device. It was also approved by Health Canada and the Australian health office.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Maddin, W. Stuart; Bell, Peter W.; James, John H. M. (1990). "The Biological Effects of a Pulsed Electrostatic Field with Specific Reference to Hair Electrotrichogenesis". International Journal of Dermatology 29 (6): 446–450. doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1990.tb03837.x. PMID 2397975.
- ^ Benjamin, Benji; Ziginskas, Danute; Harman, John; Meakin, Timothy (2002). "Pulsed electrostatic fields (ETG) to reduce hair loss in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast carcinoma: A pilot study". Psycho-Oncology 11 (3): 244–248. doi:10.1002/pon.593. PMID 12112485.
- ^ Maddin, WS; Amara, I; Sollecito, WA (1992). "Electrotrichogenesis: further evidence of efficacy and safety on extended use". International journal of dermatology 31 (12): 878–80. doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1992.tb03550.x. PMID 1478771.
[edit] Further reading
- Nataloni, Rochelle (July 1, 2005). "Electrotherapeutic device improves appearance of thinning hair". Dermatology Times. http://business.highbeam.com/137923/article-1G1-135648790/electrotherapeutic-device-improves-appearance-thinning.
- Sawaya ME, Shapiro J (2000). "Alopecia: unapproved treatments or indications". Clin. Dermatol. 18 (2): 177–86. PMID 10742626.
- Electrotrichogenesis was also approved by KFDA (Korean Food and Drug Administration) http://www.haircell.co.kr/index.php
[edit] External links
- Reuters news info on Current Technology Corporation, a company that offers electrotrichogenesis treatments.
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