Electrotrichogenesis
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. (December 2010)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ , The Biological Effects of a Pulsed Electrostatic Field with Specific Reference to Hair Electrotrichogenesis, International Journal of Dermatology, 1990, Vol. 29(Issue: 6), pp. 446–450, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1990.tb03837.x, PMID: 2397975,
- ↑ , Pulsed electrostatic fields (ETG) to reduce hair loss in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast carcinoma: A pilot study, Psycho-Oncology, 2002, Vol. 11(Issue: 3), pp. 244–248, DOI: 10.1002/pon.593, PMID: 12112485,
- ↑ , Electrotrichogenesis: further evidence of efficacy and safety on extended use, International Journal of Dermatology, 1992, Vol. 31(Issue: 12), pp. 878–80, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1992.tb03550.x, PMID: 1478771,
Further reading[edit | edit source]
Nataloni, Rochelle,
Electrotherapeutic device improves appearance of thinning hair Full text, Dermatology Times, July 1, 2005,
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Alopecia: unapproved treatments or indications, Clin. Dermatol., 2000, Vol. 18(Issue: 2), pp. 177–86, DOI: 10.1016/s0738-081x(99)00108-x, PMID: 10742626,
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- Electrotrichogenesis was also approved by KFDA (Korean Food and Drug Administration) http://www.haircell.co.kr/index.php
- Report Dr. Chu (2003) - Imperial College of Science. Technology and Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital . London (UK) http://www.nuhairuk.co.uk/pdf/DrChu'sReport.pdf
Pilla, Arthur,
- MECHANISMS AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF TIME-VARYING AND STATIC MAGNETIC FIELDS, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects, 2006, Vol. 1810(Issue: 12), pp. 1236–1245, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2011.10.001, PMID: 22005645,
External links[edit | edit source]
- Reuters news info on Current Technology Corporation, a company that offers electrotrichogenesis treatments.
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