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Ben’s* self-esteem was taking a hit, he was only 22 and already he had drastic hair loss. He was trying over the counter vitamins and shampoos without any success. Having heard of Ashley and Martin on the television Ben thought it would now be a good idea to speak to someone who specialised in hair loss.

Having used the online enquiry system on the Ashley and Martin website Ben was now meeting with his consultant for the first time. Performing a scalp examination Ben’s consultant noted generalised thinning from the hairline to the crown. Ben was young, fit and healthy but baldness ran in the males of his family through his father and grandfather.

The consultant explained to Ben that as genetics was one of the leading causes of hair loss in men, Ashley and Martin had designed a specific program to help in this situation. Unfortunately Ben had inherited his loss from his family. With a combination of anti-androgens, topical solution and herbal supplements Ben’s consultant was confident he would regrow hair, giving him a fuller, thicker head of hair.

Ben was concerned about the way he looked, as a marketing officer he needed a confident persona. His hair was certainly not projecting the image he wanted. Without further delay he signed up for the Ashley and Martin RealGROWTH^® program taking home his non-prescription hair growth products to start using straight away. In the following days he returned to see the Ashley and Martin doctor who prescribed the rest of the products included in the program.

After four months attending regular low level laser therapy sessions and following the program at home Ben returned for his routine checkup. Looking at his updated photos Ben knew he had found exactly what he was looking for. He now had a thick head of hair from his frontal hairline to his crown. Had Ben not acted when he did he would have been in danger of balding, he no longer felt this was a risk and the confidence was oozing.

*name changed to protect privacy

At 32 Tabeen* had almost given up on finding a solution for his hair loss. He had spoken with his GP and dermatologist, had tried various over the counter remedies including shampoos and conditioners. Nothing had worked to cover the sparse area of hair on his crown. As a last resort Tabeen started to research hair loss on the Internet. He was drawn to Ashley and Martin, their sites were very informative, they were a reputable company and he could see their clients were getting impressive results. Tabeen completed the online form for his first free consultation subsequently booking his appointment with the friendly clinic staff over the phone.

Now speaking to his consultant Tabeen explained that he had been losing his hair over a two-year period. He had moved to Australia twelve months ago which had made the loss more excessive during this period. Performing a scalp examination and discussing Tabeen’s medical and family history, male pattern baldness Norwood IV was diagnosed. Other than Tabeen’s lifestyle change he was fit and well with no underlying medical conditions.

The consultant was confident that a good result would be achieved by using the RealGROWTH^® medications program and spoke with Tabeen about how this approach would assist him to regrow his lost hair. The consultant also recommended Tabeen attend regular low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) sessions in the clinic. All aspects of the treatment plan were explained in detail and all Tabeen’s questions were answered openly; this transparency gave Tabeen the confidence to enroll on a plan straight away.

Four months after starting treatment Tabeen attended his first Ashley and Martin review, he was thrilled with the amount of hair that had grown back already. Far from the failed treatments that he had tried before, Tabeen’s hair had become denser across the crown and felt healthy and strong. Tabeen hadn’t told anyone about his treatment with Ashley and Martin but he himself was beaming with restored confidence.

*name changed to protect privacy

A 47 year old caucasian male seeking  mens hair loss treatment presented with a receded hairline and thinning hair. He had been noticing hairloss for over five years and was tired of waiting to do something about it. He advised of excessive fallout and complained about being able to see through to his scalp in front of the mirror. He went on to say it wasn’t just about appearance, but also was affecting his confidence. He had no pre-existing medical conditions, however had a family history of male pattern baldness.

A scalp exam revealed thinning hair from his hairline to the back of his crown, the most excessive area being in the frontal region. The client commenced mens hair loss treatment including the medical RealGROWTH^® Program, where he was prescribed the unique RealGrowth formula in combination with tablets and laser treatments. Regular checkups were scheduled. He also had a moneyback guarantee included.

Within four months, the client had his second set of photos taken. He noted he had seen an “amazing” change and was looking forward to seeing his photos. Once taken, the photos confirmed that the client had experienced a big increase in density. Client stated he was very happy with his mens hair loss treatment. He also noted that he wished he had come in even earlier.

He is currently on Ashley and Martin’s “maintenance” program, a simple preventative treatment to maintain his new hair.

Propolis is a mixture made from various tree buds, sap flows and botanical sources from honey bees. Used by bees as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the beehive, Propolis has been tried for medicinal purposes dating back to 350 B.C – the Greeks for abscesses; Assyrians for healing wounds and tumours; and Egyptians have used Propolis for mummification. Even now, it still has many uses for medicinal purposes – including when treating hair loss.

How it was discovered

It was a study first conducted in Japan that found the properties in Propolis could be used to aid hair growth and treat hair loss effectively. In 2014, scientists from Hokkaido University in Japan led by Dr. Ken Kobayashi tested the sealant on mice. Results then concluded those mice that were given Propolis grew back their fur faster than those that did not receive the application. The scientists also noticed that after the treatment of Propolis on the mice, “the number of special cells involved in the process of growing hair increased”.

How Propolis works in treating hair loss

As observed by the scientists, growth occurred without any detectable abnormalities in the shape of the follicles. Propolis works in treating hair loss through stimulating growth by inducing hair keratinocyte proliferation. The application increased the keratinocyte production and migration into the hair shaft – Keratinocytes are cells that are a major component in hair shaft and follicle production. Propolis also includes anti-inflammatory properties, which can be used to combat the inflammatory component that is linked to hair loss.

Questions of Efficacy

The research and experimental process of Propolis is fairly new. Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos, a board certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology has spoken about her doubts on the mixture, stating it might not do as much as the experiment results show. “The reason people start to go bald is because…the testosterone that is released in puberty shuts down some of the hair follicles on the top of the scalp,” she told Fox News. “It has nothing to do with the inflammatory properties. Though inflammation does cause hair loss in some cases, they only occur in specific medical conditions and are not common. Those conditions are diseases like alopecia areata. Dr. Draelos also commented that the most effective thing to treat pattern hair loss right now is not Propolis but other supplements.

Whether or not Propolis is effective against conditions induced by inflammation remains to be seen once scientists carry out more research – Dr Kobayashi and his team are currently in the process of studying the effect of Propolis on human hair follicles in vitro. However, he does have hopes that Propolis can eventually be placed as a topical treatment alongside minoxidil, the main ingredient used in hair growth medication, stating that a combination of both products may prove to be very effective.

Ashley and Martin currently do not advocate the use of Propolis, however our doctors constantly stay in touch and monitor the latest research and developments in hair loss treatment.