I was told by my alternative health care doctor that this little plastic mallet with steel spikes on the end of it would help my hair grow back if I tap it gently on my bald spots. Watch and see. And sorry this little metal spiked device is actually called a Pear Blossom, not a Prickly Pear like I called it in the video.

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Comment by Lora flores on October 5, 2018 at 12:26pm

Darn. I can't seen to locate the video. Did it expire? My neturopath recommended this as well and your video is the only thing I can find online.

Comment by Laz on May 28, 2009 at 9:38pm
Cool! I've seen that before. I went to an acupuncturist to see if he could help with the alopecia and he mentioned using the "Prickly Pear" ;) yeah that name is cooler!

Thanks for that link Orion!
Comment by Paula on March 29, 2009 at 5:04pm
oh, it's also called a 7 star needle.
Comment by Paula on March 29, 2009 at 5:03pm
my acupuncturist (and another person recommended I use this) uses this on me. i am seeing some small growth, but since i'm throwing an army of stuff at my head who knows if it helps. sometimes it does bleed a tiny bit when they do it, but it's not too bad. i think it hurts the most on areas where the scalp is the healthiest. i'd like to get one to use at home, but i don't know where to get one. i'm not sure my guy will just give me one. love the blog, btw!
Comment by Laura Keel on October 14, 2008 at 6:45pm
I tried this years ago through a Chinese doctor. I think your growth may just be coincidental. I had no luck. But if it's working for you - keep on keepin'. Maybe it's the power of postive thinking, too!
Comment by manu on September 1, 2008 at 5:26pm
hahahah...that made laugh..I have alopecia also, but I just do not imagine myself doing it...when knocking the head with that someone could ask Who is it ? from inside my head...
Comment by Laura Zinger on September 1, 2008 at 1:26pm
HA! I think I would prefer the daily head massages and pulsating showers though! ;) I can't say for sure if this tool is a huge "cure-all" but I definitely do see hair growth coming back in. It is slow going, but really interesting to see the hair come in in some places!

Thanks for the comment!
Comment by Orbit on August 29, 2008 at 6:50pm
I was recently introduced to a lady that mentioned this was prescribed to her. I thought it was very odd and I hadn't heard of this device before, how interesting now see a video of it here. I think it makes perfect sense that you may possibly be able to stimulate the hair follicles. Years ago my derm. suggested daily head massages and pulsating showers.... maybe there was actually something to that advice! Thanks for the great video Baldiegirl!
Comment by Zoey on August 28, 2008 at 1:37pm
That looks very interesting...
Comment by Laura Zinger on August 24, 2008 at 2:32pm
I got both of my wigs on ebay! Just type in blue wig for the one in my picture, and type in red for the one I'm wearing in the video.

You will love alternative health care doctors! They are amazing!

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