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Herbal-H – is it shit or not ?

Have somebody ever used Herbal-H? From what I see on their website, it is presented like a big innovation. But the price for 3 months is way higher than of other products that contain minoxidil ? Is it worth its money ?

I am thinking to start using this products and I will report you the results

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Herbal H has done their part in raising awareness regarding hair fall and re-growth to help people realize the fact that they are not alone in this and so that their minds are put to ease that they are not the only one going through this ordeal of losing their hair.

There have been a significant number of people suffering from alopecia, and it can be an extremely distressing and depressing situation. However, with Herbal H you will now have the opportunity to use the latest in technology called the Penetrating Peel Technology which facilitates the absorption of the formula into your scalp by increasing hydration and by penetrating the pores of your scalp to tackle your ardent problem of hair loss. So, all you have to do is get your hand on this amazing product to get the best of both natural and scientific treatment to end the massacre of your poor follicles.

Each treatment course is 3 months and depending on the degree and severity of your hair loss you may need several treatment courses to begin experiencing results but in most cases, men will begin seeing new hairs growing on their scalp anywhere between 15 days to 2 months according to hair care specialists working for Herbal H Advanced Hair Growth Formula.

Herbal H is made up of a combination of hair re-growth herbs and a scientific ingredient called Minoxidil that has been developed in the laboratories after much research and has been considered a really effective treatment for hair re-growth. Herbal H has had nothing but positive feedbacks from its clients demonstrating new hair growing proof with before and after pictures as well as rich testimonials. Up until now, Herbal Minoxidil is available in the forms of a spray which makes its application easier and much safer than other hair loss treatments. The exact list of ingredients that were used to make this magical product include Minoxidil as mentioned earlier, which is only 3% and then it has Maima, Panax, Butylene Glycol, Ginseng, Angelica, Polygonum Multiflorum, Pyridoxine HCL, Triethanolamine, Butylene glycol and Saw Palmetto.

The spray also contains some very important elements that are also known to be the building blocks of hair such as zinc, copper, manganese, iron, various types of amino acids and vitamins B12. These are top quality vitamins and ingredients known by dermatologists and herbalists to help get the healthiest hair possible. Like it has been said, Herbal H is the final solution to all problems, combining science and nature like never before. Hair thinning is a very grueling thing and anyone suffering from it not only faces stress but also faces social rejection that in turn hampers in how the individual perceives himself. Therefore, in order to enhance your self-image and shed off years from your face Herbal H can take you back to your youthful days.

Yes, everybody wants beautiful healthy-looking hair but only this great Herbal Minoxidil invention can offer you just that, and it is highly probable that you will be added to the long list of satisfied customers. So there is no reason left for you to wait. Hurry now and grab your box of Herbal H and let the healthy hair growth begin.

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Perfect Image Solutions, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of
Unapproved Product Due to Potential Health Risk

Contact:

Consumer:
Perfect Image Solutions, LLC
916-791-3230
dave@perfectimagesolutions.com

Media:
David Petrillo
916-791-3230

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 19, 2012 -Perfect Image Solutions, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Men’s Minoxidil 15% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Men’s Minoxidil 10% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Men’s Minoxidil 5% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Women’s Minoxidil 3% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; and Hair regrowth shampoo enhanced with Ketoconazole and salicylic acid, 180mL, to the consumer level. The products are deemed “unapproved new drugs” under the law and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and may present potential health hazards.

Use of these topical products containing 15% and 10% Minoxidil have not been shown to be safe, and could pose a risk to the general public due to the possibility of systemic absorption. Skin abrasions or irritations, such as psoriasis or sunburn, could increase the systemic absorption of topically administered Minoxidil. Minoxidil 15% and 10% could cause low blood pressure, heart palpitations and associated cardiac symptoms. Azelaic acid contained in the topical products could make the skin where it is applied more sensitive to sunburn. Ketoconazole contained in the shampoo product could cause hair discoloration and abnormal hair texture, removal of the curl from permanently waved hair, itching, rash, skin irritation and dry skin. Salicylic acid contained in the shampoo could cause mild, temporary burning, itching, irritation, or stinging.

Perfect Image Solutions, LLC has not received reports of serious injuries associated with the products subject to this voluntary recall.

These products are used to slow or stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth and are packaged in glass-dropper containers or plastic shampoo bottles, and are sold in single units. They are used by men and women generally in middle to late adulthood. The affected product lots include the following lot numbers and expiration dates:

Product Name Lots Expiration UPC Number
Men’s Minoxidil 15% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL. All Up until Oct. 2013 736211275813
Men’s Minoxidil 10% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL. All Up until Oct. 2013 736211276018
Men’s Minoxidil 5% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL. All Up until Sept. 2014 736211276117
Women’s Minoxidil 3% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL. All Up until Nov. 2013 736211274519
Hair regrowth shampoo enhanced with Ketoconazole and salicylic acid, 180mL. All Up until Dec. 2013 736211276414
The product can be identified by the name Perfect Image Solutions on the container. Product was distributed nationwide or worldwide via the internet.

Perfect Image Solutions, LLC is notifying its distributors by phone and in writing, and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers that have product which is being recalled should discard it.

Consumers with questions regarding this voluntary recall can contact Perfect Image Solutions, LLC by phone number (916) 791-3230 or e-mail address dave@perfectimagesolutions.com, Monday–Friday from 9 AM–5 PM PST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Online:www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm. Mail to address on the pre-addressed form.
Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Saw palmetto with zinc and vitamin B-6 are taken mainly for two conditions: androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly referred to as BPH. Androgenic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness, is the leading condition responsible for hair loss. The cause is believed to be a genetic one, and involves imbalances in testosterone levels. BPH refers to growth of the prostate in older men. When this gland enlarges, it can cause problems such as painful and frequent urination and an increased risk of urinary tract infections. Consult with your doctor before trying a new supplement.

Androgenic Alopecia

Saw palmetto, zinc and vitamin B-6 all appear to have a normalizing effect on androgenic hormone levels, and therefore have a potential for preventing or stopping androgenic alopecia. Although supplementing with zinc and B-6 can stop any hair loss that is caused by their deficiency, whether the use of either is effective in treating androgenic alopecia in otherwise healthy subjects is yet unclear. According to the January 2009 issue of the “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery,” the efficacy of saw palmetto for this condition is also questionable.

BPH

There are a number of studies investigating the use of saw palmetto for BPH, and although there are still some conflicting findings, it appears that it is a promising therapeutic solution, as discussed in the 2004 issue of the “American Journal of Chinese Medicine.” There is less evidence regarding the efficacy of zinc and vitamin B-6 in the treatment of BPH, but most patients will take these together. The rationale is that zinc and B-6 are essential for normal hormone levels, and since according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, hormonal factors appear to be implicated in BPH, supplementing with these nutrients can be of help.

Other Uses

Preliminary evidence indicates that saw palmetto may be useful in the treatment for prostate cancer, as reported in the September 2007 issue of the “International Journal of Oncology.” However, further research is needed. Zinc is useful for persons suffering from zinc-deficiency symptoms, namely growth retardation, diarrhea and an increased susceptibility to infections. Similarly, vitamin B-6 is useful for persons deficient in it. Symptoms of vitamin B-6 deficiency include confusion and mouth sores.

Safety

Zinc and vitamin B-6 are safe when taken at recommended dosages — check the manufacturer’s label. This will be based on the recommended daily allowance. According to the June 2008 issue of “Complementary Therapies in Medicine,” saw palmetto was found to be safe at 160 mg twice daily.
References

“Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”; Serenoa Repens: Does It Have Any Role in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia?; S. Murugusundram; January 2009
“The American Journal of Chinese Medicine”; Saw Palmetto and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; E.M. Gong, et al.; 2004
“International Journal of Oncology”; Saw Palmetto Induces Growth Arrest and Apoptosis of Androgen-Dependent Prostate Cancer LNCaP Cells via Inactivation of STAT 3 and Androgen Receptor Signalling; Y. Yang, et al.; September 2007
“Complementary Therapies in Medicine”; A Detailed Safety Assessment of a Saw Palmetto Extract; A.L. Avins, et al.; June 2008
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse; Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA

Alopecia is a general term for hair loss and requires further description. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss, presenting as loss of hair over the top (vertex) and the anterior mid-scalp area (receding hairline) in affected men. The term androgenetic alopecia denotes that both a genetic predisposition and the presence of androgens are necessary to cause expression. AGA is also referred to as male pattern hair loss and typically begins gradually in men in there 20s with incidence increasing 10% per decade.

Presence of Androgens must be present for baldness to occur

For centuries, it has been observed that the presence of androgens was necessary for Androgenetic Alopecia to express itself. In 400 BC Hippocrates observed that eunuchs (castrated males) did not become bald. Aristotle noticed this also.(1) Through out history it was also observed that the Italian Castrati (boys that castrated in order to train them as adult soprano singers, a practice which was ended by Pope Leo XIII in 1878) never became bald. Researchers knew that AGA had to be associated with the male hormone testosterone. It comes as no surprise that current research shows that the balding scalp contains miniaturized hair follicles and increased amounts of DHT compared to a hairy scalp. This suggests that it is the excess presence of dihydrotestosterone in the scalp tissue that causes AGA in those patients genetically predisposed.

Pathophysiology of Androgenetic Alopecia

In the body testosterone is broken down by an enzyme call 5 alpha reductase to dihydrotestosterone. (DHT). DHT, a potent metabolite of testosterone causes a gradual, progressive shrinkage in the length and caliber of genetically programmed hair follicles. This process is called miniaturization. Miniaturization results from shortening of the anagen phase and a decrease in the sit of the dermal papilla and volume of matrix cells. Consequently, each succeeding hair cycle results in production of smaller, finer hairs which contribute less to the overall appearance and density of the hair. These biochemical events occur at the cellular level of the hair follicle. Because the dermal papilla is highly vascular, it is continuously bathed in circulating androgens. It has been demonstrated that the dermal papilla is rich in androgen receptors and is the primary target of androgen action. (Choudhry et al., 1996) Cells in genetically programmed hair follicles contain the enzyme 5 alpha reductase. 5 alpha reductase converts testosterone into the more potent DHT (Chen, Zouboulis & Orfanos, 1996). 5 alpha reductase is found in higher quantities in the scalp follicles of affected men. (Sawaya & Price 1997) Androgen receptors in the cells of the dermal papilla bind with circulating DHT, forming androgen receptor complexes. This results in the androgen effects of miniaturization on the hair follicle. (Randall et al., 1992)

In conclusion, by inhibiting the breakdown of testosterone to DHT, hair loss can be prevented or at least kept to a minimum.

Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia

5 Alpha Reductase inhibitors

Drugs in this class work by inhibiting the enzyme 5 alpha reductase, which limits the conversion of testosterone to DHT (Chen et al., 1996) Finasteride (propecia) is the first drug in this class to undergo extensive clinical trials in men. Finasteride has selective activity against 5 alpha reductase. As a result, serum and follicular DHT levels are significantly reduced (Dallob et al., 1994).

Saw Palmetto extract

Studies have shown that saw palmetto is an effective anti-androgen. It acts in a similar way that propecia does. Firstly it lowers levels of DHT in the body by blocking 5 alpa-reductase. Secondly Saw Palmetto blocks receptors sites on cell membranes required for cells to absorb DHT. Although no studies have been carried out on saw palmetto and its relation to hair growth, studies have been performed on the use of Saw Palmetto in the treatment of benign prostatic disease, which is similar to androgenetic alopecia in that it also depends on the production of dihydrotestosterone. All of the studies that have been performed to date show that Saw Palmetto is an effective anti-androgen and has shown conclusively to be effective in the treatment of benign prostatic disease.

One may assume from this that since Saw Palmetto is an effective anti-androgen and is used in the treatment of prostatic disease then it may also be effective in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.

Vitamins

Some vitamins have been show to inhibit the activity of 5 alpha reductase and subsequent production of DHT. These vitamins therefore may be of great benefit in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia or preventing baldness. There has been studies in which zinc is shown to inhibit 5 alpha reductase activity and it has therefore been concluded that zinc is beneficial in disease and disorders related to an excess in DHT. There has also been studies which have show that vitamin B6, Zinc and azelaic combined together even in low concentrations resulted in a 90% inhibition of 5 alpha reductase activity.

Recommendations

Propecia has been tested and found to be effective in the treatment of AGA. However, its list of possible side effects include sexual adverse experiences. It also affects PSA levels, which is the screening indicator for prostrate cancer.

Saw Palmetto has been proven safe to use. It has no known drug interactions and is well tolerated by most people. The only noted side effect in a very small percent of people is upset stomach. Saw Palmetto can be taken with zinc, vitamin b6, and azelaic acid for a synergistic effect.

Conclusion
Normal healthy hair grows about ½ inch per month. It may take several months before any effects are noticed. Where the area is completely bald, hair may not grow, if the follicles are dead. It takes years for the hair to thin, so one must assume that it will take time to also reverse the process. Keeping the hair from further thinning is success in itself.

References
Chen, W., Zouboulis, Ch.C., & Orfanos, E.E. 1996) the 5-reductase system and its inhibitors. Dermatology, 193, 177-184

Choudry, R., Hodgins, M.B., Van der Kwast, T.H., Brinkmann, A.O., & Boersma, W.J.A. (1992) localization of androgen receptors in human skin by immunohistochemistry: implications for the hormonal regulation of hair growth, sebaceous glands and sweat glens. Journal of Endocrinology, 133 467-475

Dallob, A.L., Sadick, N.S., Unger, W., Lipert, S., Geissler, L.A., Gregoire, S.L., Nguyen, H.H., Moore, E.C., & Tanaka, W.K. (1994) The effect of finasteride, a 5-reductase inhibitor, on scalp skin testosterone and dihydrotestosterone concentrations in patients with male pattern baldness. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 79(3), 703-706.

Sawaya, M.E., & Price, V.H. (1997). Different levels of 5 alpha reductase type I & II, aromatase, and androgen receptors in hair follicles of women and men with androgenetic alopecia. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 10(3), 296-300.

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Average patient age was 52.5 years (range 29 to 65 years). The etiology of the impotence was neurogenic in 8 patients, vascular in 7, psychogenic in 4 and other causes in 2. Two patients also had clinical evidence of venous incompetence and 4 were diabetics.

One patient with psychogenic impotence noticed improvement in the duration of erection but no increase in rigidity or size after minoxidil application. One patient with impotence after excision of a Peyronie’s plaque reported a rigid erection adequate for intercourse after using minoxidil. This patient subsequently was able to achieve erections without using minoxidil. The remaining 19 patients had no improvement in erectile rigidity, or the ability to obtain or maintain an erection.

One patient did notice some mild burning on the glans penis after applying the minoxidil. No other side effects were noted in any patient. These results indicate that 2% topical minoxidil solution is not effective when applied to the penis in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is possible that a higher concentration, a different delivery medium or a different chemical composition may yield better results.

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