EP0241462A1 - Hair treatment method - Google Patents

Hair treatment method

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Publication number
EP0241462A1
EP0241462A1 EP19860900021 EP86900021A EP0241462A1 EP 0241462 A1 EP0241462 A1 EP 0241462A1 EP 19860900021 EP19860900021 EP 19860900021 EP 86900021 A EP86900021 A EP 86900021A EP 0241462 A1 EP0241462 A1 EP 0241462A1
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Prior art keywords
scalp
acupuncture
hair
growth
high frequency
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EP19860900021
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German (de)
French (fr)
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John Lewis
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/40—Applying electric fields by inductive or capacitive coupling ; Applying radio-frequency signals
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/0613—Apparatus adapted for a specific treatment
    • A61N5/0616—Skin treatment other than tanning
    • A61N5/0617—Hair treatment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/0613—Apparatus adapted for a specific treatment
    • A61N5/0619—Acupuncture

Definitions

  • THIS INVENTION relates to a method of treating the scalp by first applying steam and subsequently high frequency radiation, using a contact electrode, to the whole scalp area and then using a medical laser to apply acupuncture to up to 50 acupuncture points on the scalp and other parts of the body which correspond to hair growth to stimulate the growth of hair on the scalp.
  • acupuncture is applied to between 20 to 50 acupuncture points on the scalp and other parts of the body which correspond to hair growth. Because of the large number of points involved rendering the use of traditional acupuncture needles uncomfortable to the patient, and therefore impracticable, a IMW to 4MW helium neon laser beam is applied to said acupuncture points for up to 20 seconds for each point for overall time periods of from between 10 to 20 minutes. Laser acupuncture is painless. Depending on the individual case, up to 7 traditional acupuncture needles may also be applied to main acupuncture points of the. scalp and body.
  • Treatment sessions may be spaced from between a number of days to weeks. Depending on the individual case, the high frequency and the acupuncture treatments may be carried out separately (upon a .
  • High frequency comes under that section of medicine classed as electro-therapy. It destroys bacteria and stimulates the circulation of blood supply to the scalp. In applying it we use a low current.
  • the helium neon laser used is a recognised machine employed in treating the skin, and has been approved by the appropriate government departments and authorities. It is used by acupuncturists. A complete course of the treatment usually takes up to 14 of the sessions described above. In addition to this a minimum of one single booster treatment every three months is recommended.

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  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
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  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
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  • Electrotherapy Devices (AREA)
  • Cosmetics (AREA)

Abstract

Dans un procédé de traitement capillaire, on applique d'abord de la vapeur et ensuite des rayonnements à haute fréquence. On utilise une électrode de contact sur tout le cuir chevelu et ensuite un laser cosmétique/médical pour des applications d'acupuncture sur jusqu'à 50 points d'acupuncture sur le cuir chevelu et sur d'autres parties du corps correspondants à la croissance des cheveux afin de stimuler la croissance de cheveux sur le cuir chevelu.In a hair treatment process, steam is applied first and then high frequency radiation. We use a contact electrode all over the scalp and then a cosmetic / medical laser for acupuncture applications on up to 50 acupuncture points on the scalp and other parts of the body corresponding to the growth of hair to stimulate hair growth on the scalp.

Description

HAIR TREATMENT METHOD
THIS INVENTION relates to a method of treating the scalp by first applying steam and subsequently high frequency radiation, using a contact electrode, to the whole scalp area and then using a medical laser to apply acupuncture to up to 50 acupuncture points on the scalp and other parts of the body which correspond to hair growth to stimulate the growth of hair on the scalp.
This is done especially with the aim of revitalising hair follicles which have previously lain dormant to create hair growth with previously bald patients.
After the scalp has been steamed under an electrically operated vapor hood, and then thoroughly dried, high frequency radiation with an electrode is applied for periods of between 3 to 5 minutes to the whole scalp. After this, acupuncture is applied to between 20 to 50 acupuncture points on the scalp and other parts of the body which correspond to hair growth. Because of the large number of points involved rendering the use of traditional acupuncture needles uncomfortable to the patient, and therefore impracticable, a IMW to 4MW helium neon laser beam is applied to said acupuncture points for up to 20 seconds for each point for overall time periods of from between 10 to 20 minutes. Laser acupuncture is painless. Depending on the individual case, up to 7 traditional acupuncture needles may also be applied to main acupuncture points of the. scalp and body.
It is believed that it is the special combination of high frequency radiation with an electrode and acupuncture which is the basis of the methods's effectiveness - over and above that of either of the treatments if used singly. Treatment sessions may be spaced from between a number of days to weeks. Depending on the individual case, the high frequency and the acupuncture treatments may be carried out separately (upon a .
patient's alternate visits) or combined in single visits. Also, a combination of the two treatment configurations may be employed over a period.
High frequency comes under that section of medicine classed as electro-therapy. It destroys bacteria and stimulates the circulation of blood supply to the scalp. In applying it we use a low current. The helium neon laser used is a recognised machine employed in treating the skin, and has been approved by the appropriate government departments and authorities. It is used by acupuncturists. A complete course of the treatment usually takes up to 14 of the sessions described above. In addition to this a minimum of one single booster treatment every three months is recommended.

Claims

I CLAIM : -
1. A method of treating the scalp by first applying steam and subsequently high frequency radiation, using a contact electrode, to the whole scalp area and then using a cosmetic/medical laser to apply acupuncture to up to 50 acupuncture points on the scalp and other parts of the body which correspond to hair growth to stimulate the growth of hair on the scalp.
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EP19860900021 1984-12-07 1985-12-06 Hair treatment method Pending EP0241462A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU36439/84 1984-12-07
AU36439/84A AU541463B3 (en) 1984-12-07 1984-12-07 Hair treatment method

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EP0241462A1 true EP0241462A1 (en) 1987-10-21

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EP19860900021 Pending EP0241462A1 (en) 1984-12-07 1985-12-06 Hair treatment method

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WO (1) WO1986003401A1 (en)

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CH666191A5 (en) * 1985-10-26 1988-07-15 Gabriel Bernaz DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE.
US5609619A (en) * 1990-02-13 1997-03-11 Exergen Corporation Method and apparatus for heating bodies
WO1991011974A1 (en) * 1990-02-13 1991-08-22 Exergen Corporation Method and apparatus for regulating body temperature

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US3245408A (en) * 1964-04-08 1966-04-12 Donald I Gonser Electrotherapy apparatus
US3814111A (en) * 1972-12-26 1974-06-04 Schick Inc Portable hooded hair moisturizer and dryer
US3872859A (en) * 1973-04-04 1975-03-25 Sono Therapy Inst Inc Method and device for stimulating the organs associated with the human scalp
IT1171078B (en) * 1983-07-04 1987-06-10 Adriano Tessiore ELECTROMECHANICAL IRRADIANT EQUIPMENT, FOR THE TREATMENT OF HAIR LEATHER, AGAINST Baldness
AU4095785A (en) * 1984-04-09 1985-10-17 Lasercare (Australia) Pty. Limited Hair retention and growth process
AU548995B2 (en) * 1984-04-09 1986-01-09 Lasercare (Australia) Pty. Limited Hair treatment

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AU590739B2 (en) 1989-11-16
WO1986003401A1 (en) 1986-06-19
AU5236386A (en) 1986-07-01
AU541463B3 (en) 1985-03-21

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