Hair loss is an increasingly common condition that can be distressing for many. It is typically attributed to hereditary hair loss, also known as androgenic alopecia (AGA). This can begin as early as one’s teenage years but it usually starts at an older age. Men may notice a receding hairline or a bald spot at the top of their heads, while women may notice an overall thinning.
Many resort to using hair loss shampoos, which in most cases are not clinically proven to support hair regrowth, while others turn to hair transplants or wigs to cover their thinning hair. Unlike these alternative methods, the Calecim Advanced Hair System (AHS) is an evidence-based treatment which provides an effective, and long-lasting solution for hair loss.
It is a mesenchymal stem cell growth factor serum that consists of essential proteins, growth factors and cytokines, including Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF), Platelet Derived Growth Factor (PDGF), Transforming Growth Factor (TGF), Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) and Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF).
These grow factors promote hair growth by stimulating, nourishing and conditioning weak hair follicles. In a normal hair follicle cycle, around 80 to 90% of the hair are in the anagen (hair growth) phase. However, this cycle is disrupted in a person experiencing hair loss. The Calecim AHS provides the hair follicles with the optimal balance of good blood supply, healthy connective tissue, and balanced hormones. This promotes the growth of thick and healthy hair.
This treatment primarily addresses hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern hair loss). It can also help in treating telogen effluvium (acute hair loss induced by stress or illness), post-partum hair loss, traction alopecia as well as for post hair transplant maintenance.
A proper diagnosis must be made to exclude other medical causes of hair loss.
The Calecim Advanced Hair System (AHS) contains a high concentration of the active ingredient, Rejuvenating Conditioned Media, which creates a nutrient-rich microenvironment to promote hair follicle cell growth. These growth factors promote hair growth by acting on the hair follicles to increase blood supply and cell proliferation (activity of hair growth), decrease inflammation, prolong the anagen (hair growth) phase, and facilitate the conversion from telogen to anagen, allowing dormant hair follicles to become active again.
This is used in the clinic for hair loss treatments and for post-hair transplantation maintenance. It is administered using a dermal pen, providing minimal to no discomfort during the 30-minute procedure.
Patients are advised to do the treatment once a week for six weeks initially. Maintenance sessions once a month is recommended to augment the effects of the treatment.
*Individual results may vary.
The Calecim Advanced Hair System (AHS) is developed by drawing on its parent company, CellResearch Corporation’s patented stem cell knowledge. It consists of mesenchymal stem cells which secrete growth factors, proteins and cytokines to induce cellular responses that promote hair follicle cell growth, allowing you to regrow your hair naturally. All ingredients in the Calecim Advanced Hair System are 100% ethically derived.
Dr Patricia Yuen is an established dermatologist with over two decades of experience treating both medical and cosmetic skin issues, including hair loss. Contact our dermatology clinic today to see if the Calecim AHS may be suitable for you.