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January 2014

Permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia in children associated with thiotepa

Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is a frequent complication in patients with cancer. There are an increasing number of reports of permanent CIA.

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It’s OK to have a receding hairline but it’s not OK to suffer Propecia side effects, which may never go away.

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January 2014

Propecia Victim Talks Candidly About Sexual Side Effects

Dave told LawyersandSettlements explicit information about Propecia side effects because he wants to get the message out: Do Not Take Propecia.

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It’s OK to have a receding hairline but it’s not OK to suffer Propecia side effects, which may never go away.

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January 2014

DS Healthcare Group Prepares to File Investigational New Drug Application with FDA for Prescription Hair Loss Treatment

Move follows recent patent application for topical prescription-grade treatment.

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DS Healthcare Group, Inc, a leading developer of personal care products, today announced it is preparing to submit to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for its proprietary topical hair loss treatment.

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January 2014

Canadian Institute of Hair and Scalp Specialists Offers Innovative Hair Loss Treatments

Canadian Institute of Hair & Scalp Specialists state of the art procedures provide natural results.

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A recent study by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery indicated 40% of men experience noticeable hair loss by age 35.

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January 2014

Revolutionary "Cooling Cap" Designed To Prevent Chemotherapy-Related Hair Loss

Hair loss is quite possibly the most common complaint and inconvenience associated with chemotherapy.

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Finding a solution to counteract this effect has been in popular demand. Digitana, from Lund, Sweden, has stepped up to the plate and begun the process to help provide cancer patients a solution.

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January 2014

The beginnings of hair grown in the laboratory

A US-British team managed to grow hair follicles from skin cells they multiplied.

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Researchers from Columbia University (USA) and the University of Durham (UK) managed to recreate hair follicles, hair factories, from dermal papilla, a group of cells located deep under the skin (the dermis).

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January 2014

Hair Loss Treatment and Removal in the US Industry Market Research Report from IBIS World Has Been Updated

The Hair Loss Treatment and Removal industry provides consumers with a variety of procedures and treatments that address many hair care needs.

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Hair treatment centers can attribute this growth to the rising emphasis consumers have placed on physical appearance.

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January 2014

Propecia Peyronie’s Disease Lawsuit Filed

The lawsuit claims that the plaintiff suffered cognitive impairment, as well as severe sexual dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease after taking Propecia to treat male pattern hair loss.

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The FUE Research Committee of the International Society of Hair Restoration was established to research the differences between the two common methods of hair restoration, FUE and strip method.

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January 2014

Los Angeles Hair Transplant Center Announces Recruiting Hair Loss Patients for a Multi-Central FUE Transplant Study

Founder of US Hair Restoration and the Chair of FUE Research Committee, Dr. Parsa Mohebi is conducting a new study to compare FUE vs strip method.

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The FUE Research Committee of the International Society of Hair Restoration was established to research the differences between the two common methods of hair restoration, FUE and strip method.

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January 2014

Body Hair Transplant with uGraft Now Allows Hair Restoration for the Severely Bald

Dr. Sanusi Umar of DermHair Clinic created the uGraft technique, also known as the Umar Procedure

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Due to the lack of hair restoration options for the severely bald and a desire to help men with failed prior hair transplant surgeries, Dr. Sanusi Umar of DermHair Clinic created the uGraft technique, also known as the Umar Procedure.

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December 2013

Hair regeneration method is first to induce new human hair growth

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) have devised a hair restoration method that can generate new human hair growth, rather than simply redistribute hair from one part of the scalp to another.

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The approach could significantly expand the use of hair transplantation to women with hair loss, who tend to have insufficient donor hair.

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December 2013

This research could revolutionize treatment for scars, anti-ageing and hair loss!

Scientists at King’s College London have, for the first time, identified the unique properties of two different types of cells, known as fibroblasts, in the skin – one required for hair growth and the other responsible for repairing skin wounds. 

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The research could pave the way for treatments aimed at repairing injured skin and reducing the impact of ageing on skin function.

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December 2013

Hair Club Thinks Outside the Drop Box to Help Children in Need This Holiday Season

The countdown to Christmas has begun and with the holiday cheer in the air, Hair Club® wants to call attention to those less fortunate.

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Hair Club is continually committed to lifting spirits whether it’s by restoring looks and confidence through hair restoration or by giving back to those in need.

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December 2013

Psychological, professional effects of hair loss require special attention

It may sound overly dramatic, but hair is one of the first things others notice, and a lack of it can have a big impact on self-esteem.

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Hair loss, known clinically as alopecia, is a deceptive affliction. Its physical effects can be seen in varying degrees depending on the extent of hair loss, but its most profound impact cannot be seen by the naked eye.

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December 2013

2010 Miss Delaware Kayla Martell Featured At Women’s Hair Loss Seminar

Syracuse, NY, Event with Kayla Martell ~ National Forum offers complimentary support for women with hair loss.

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Hair loss affects over thirty million women in the US and most women facing it do know where to go or who to trust for help.

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December 2013

Cutting edge physician helps patients beat baldness

Male pattern baldness, the main cause of hair loss, affects an estimated quarter of men by the age of 30.

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Studies have found that hair loss can have far-reaching consequences for many people, leading to low self-confidence and even impaired quality of life.

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December 2013

ChemoHairSaver Can Prevent Hair Loss During Chemo

Dutch couple invents improved cooling cap to support more cancer patients.

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An improved scalp cooling cap worn during chemotherapy can help those with cancer avoid hair loss during their treatment.

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December 2013

Skin molecules that cause baldness, unwanted hair identified as U.S. researchers discover ways to disrupt both processes

The cure for baldness may be within reach, as researchers say that by removing a protein pathway inhibitor, they were able to reactivate hair follicles.

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Also, by adding in the inhibitor, they were able to stop hair growth. The research may also assist in the treatment of skin tumours.

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December 2013

Dr. Glenn Charles Performs Ground-Breaking Twin-to-Twin Hair Transplant in Boca Raton

One twin's cancer treatment causes hair loss, prompting his father to seek hair replacement options.

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Glenn M. Charles, D.O., a top-rated specialist in hair restoration surgery, broke ground in 2012 by performing successful hair transplant surgery for a teen-age cancer survivor, using grafts provided by the patient’s identical twin brother.

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December 2013

'N Sync's Joey Fatone Is Now a Hair-Loss Spokesman

Former boy band star mans up about follicular restoration alongside a Brady Bunch alum.

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'N Sync member Joey Fatone is the new spokesperson for hair restoration company Bosley.

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December 2013

Baldness Drug Wayne Rooney took could cause permanent impotence and shrink genitals in some men

A hair-loss medication reportedly tried by Wayne Rooney may cause prolonged and possibly irreversible impotence, scientists have claimed.

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The recent findings come after one patient bravely stepped forward to reveal the drug left him with no sex drive and even shrank his genitals

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December 2013

DS Healthcare Group to launch oral tablet in multi-billion-dollar hair-loss market

DS Healthcare Group Inc. a leading developer of personal care products, announced that it has developed and will launch an over-the-counter neutraceutical tablet to combat premature hair thinning and improve healthy hair growth.

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Sold under the DS Laboratories brand, the tablet will complement and extend the company's industry-leading topical treatments, which promote longer, stronger, thicker hair.

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December 2013

Some hair loss patients turn to PRP

Some before and after photos of male patients showed an apparent thickening of the hair at both the front of the hairline and the crown.

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Famous athletes including Tiger Woods have used it. Now there's a new possibility -- using PRP to promote hair growth.

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December 2013

Physician First Choice, Now Offering PRP Therapy for Hair Restoration with a Complimentary Consultation

PRP therapy is a low risk, outpatient treatment that calls in the body's own stem cells and offers an excellent chance for hair restoration.

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West Coast stem cell clinic, Physician First Choice, is now offering PRP for hair loss with a complimentary consultation.

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December 2013

Groundbreaking Hair Restoration Procedure: Celebrity FUE Transplant

Local Hair Restoration Expert Hosts Major International Event.

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Beverly Hills hair transplant doctor, Parsa Mohebi, MD is now offering Celebrity FUE Transplants.

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December 2013

Dr. Carlos Puig Presides over the 2013 ISHRS Conference in San Francisco

Local Hair Restoration Expert Hosts Major International Event.

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Each year, the best minds in the field of hair restoration meet for the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery’s annual conference.

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November 2013

Online tool assesses risk of hair loss

Women fearing hair loss can now assess their risk through a unique online analytical tool developed by the manufacturers of a caffeine-based shampoo.

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Women fearing hair loss can now assess their risk through a unique online analytical tool developed by the manufacturers of a caffeine-based shampoo, proven to stem female alopecia.

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November 2013

Transform Your Look Virtually with the State-of-the-Art Hair Restoration App “Hair Now”

The new hair restoration app “Hair Now”, created by Dr. Parsa Mohebi, founder of US Hair Restoration, allows patients to see their results before having a hair transplant.

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Dr. Mohebi decided to develop the app because of patients’ requests for a software that can give them an idea of how they will look after their hair transplant.

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November 2013

Hair Club Shares 10 Reasons Why You Should Use Conditioner Regularly

Leading Hair Restoration Company Clears Up the Confusion With Conditioner Being Optional.

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Beautiful, healthy hair doesn’t come easy. There are a lot of steps that go into maintaining a great head of hair.

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November 2013

Hair Transplant Surgeon Dr. Parsa Mohebi Introduces a Complete Guide to Modern Hair Restoration

Dr. Parsa Mohebi, founder of US Hair Restoration presents his new book, “Modern Hair Restoration: A Complete Hair Loss Guide for Men and Women.”

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The new book, Modern Hair Restoration: A Complete Hair Loss Guide for Men and Women by Dr. Parsa Mohebi, gives a 360° overview on hair loss and hair restoration, exploring causes, psychological effects of hair loss on men and women, diagnoses and treatment options.

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November 2013

Hair-Helping Foods to Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for health and happiness—and to show off your great hair.

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And what better way to enjoy all of the above than over an abundance of delicious food with family and friends?

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November 2013

Arocha Hair Restoration Reports Patients More Likely to Open Up to Family and Friends

Survey Results From International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Show Barriers Coming Down.

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Arocha Hair Restoration, a leading provider of surgical hair transplants and medical treatment of hair loss, reports that the days of patients hiding their hair transplants may soon be over.

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November 2013

19 New Tips Teach People How to Stop Grey Hair Naturally

The new article delivers 19 tips that teach people how to stop grey hair naturally without using harmful ingredients, drugs, pills, and medication.

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The new article on the site Vkool.com includes helpful tips on how to stop grey hair naturally that help people regain their youthful appearance fast.

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November 2013

Men with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia, higher BMI experienced greater hair loss

A greater BMI was associated with more severe hair loss in men with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia, according to recent study results.

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The mean BMI for patients was 23.7 kg/m2. Twenty-three men (12.2%) were obese and 53 (28%) were overweight.

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November 2013

Hair Loss Scarves That Can Help Gain Confidence

A greater BMI was associated with more severe hair loss in men with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia, according to recent study results.

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The mean BMI for patients was 23.7 kg/m2. Twenty-three men (12.2%) were obese and 53 (28%) were overweight.

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November 2013

Gastric bypass linked to hair loss, skin problems

A number of patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery face hair loss and skin problems after surgery, a dermatologist has said.

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The symptoms start appearing 2–3 months following surgery, Dermatology Consultant at University Hospital Sharjah Dr Fatima Mustafa said.

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November 2013

Eating fruits stops dandruff

A nutritionist, Hajiya Jummai Hassan, said in Abuja that eating fruits regularly could stop and reduce dandruff.

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Hassan told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that eating fruits for three days and applying baby oil could eradicate dandruff.

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November 2013

Tattoos used for alopecia, scars and breast cancer patients

More than six million people suffer from Alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss all over the body. It affects men, women and children of all ages, according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.

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Some Alopecia patients, mostly women, who lose their eyebrows are getting them replaced by tattoos.

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November 2013

Dabur launches shampoo, hair oil range under Vatika brand

FMCG major Dabur India today launched a new range of shampoo and hair oil under its Vatika brand.

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This is the first-ever range of hair care products in India that have been enriched with Hibiscus.

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November 2013

CA Botana Introduces Sea Enzyme Califronia Botanical Hair Serum

CA Botana is pleased to announce Sea Enzyme Califronia Botanical Hair Serum, a revolutionary serum that promotes a healthy scalp and prevents hair loss.

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This next-generation cosmeceutical is the latest product to emerge from the recently established research collaboration between CA BOTANA International, Molecular Botanicals Ltd., and StemNext LLC.

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November 2013

Latest Device Changes the Field of Hair Loss Treatment Techniques

Dr. Robert Leonard, a Hair Restoration Specialist in New England, Discusses the New ARTAS Robotic System

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Using the latest innovations in treatment and hair restoration technology, Dr. Robert Leonard says that the ARTAS® Robotic System is one of the most advanced techniques patients can have to treat hair loss.

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November 2013

Provital develops new anti-hair-loss additive

Barcelona-based company Provital has developed a new active ingredient which promises to reduce hair loss

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The active, Baicapil, is described as being created by combining the plants <i>Scutellaria baicalensis, Triticum vulgare.

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November 2013

Latest Device Changes the Field of Hair Loss Treatment Techniques

Dr. Robert Leonard, a Hair Restoration Specialist in New England, Discusses the New ARTAS Robotic System

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Using the latest innovations in treatment and hair restoration technology, Dr. Robert Leonard says that the ARTAS® Robotic System is one of the most advanced techniques patients can have to treat hair loss.

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November 2013

Central Florida Doctor Played Active Role in International Hair Loss Scientific Meeting in San Francisco

Dr. Marco Barusco, founder of Tempus Hair Restoration and Florida's leading hair restoration surgeon, participated in the ISHRS 21st Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, CA, from October 23-26.

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The ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery) is a prominent authority on hair loss treatment and restoration.

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November 2013

Therapy uses platelet-rich plasma to treat hair loss

There is no shortage of pills, creams, devices and procedures for men and women losing their hair.

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Many carry only false hope of helping regrow hair. But, one local clinic is using a technique that's working for men and women.

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November 2013

Hair loss threatens nearly 1 in 5 relationships in Singapore

Seven per cent of Singaporeans would contemplate breaking off relations with their partners, and a further 10 per cent would be embarrassed about introducing their partners to friends and family, if their partners were suffering from hair loss.

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These were the findings of a study which sought to understand the perceptions of Singaporeans towards the hairy issue of balding.

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November 2013

Nationally Recognized Hair Loss Expert Dr. Alan J. Bauman to Speak November 9th at Palm Beach County Stem Cell Fellowship

Bauman is one of the few US doctors to use PRP as a treatment for hair loss, and he’s been studying its effectiveness on patients for over two years at hisBoca Raton clinic.

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Dr. Bauman, who speaks on Saturday, November 9th, is presenting research on the use ofplatelet-rich plasma (PRP), also known as the “Vampire” treatment, for wound healing after hair transplantation and as a stand-alone treatment for stimulating hair growth.

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November 2013

Toppik Prompts the Question: Are Babies Going Bald?

Video Release Demos Surprising Results on Thinning Hair

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Are balding babies a growing epidemic? Toppik challenges the online world to this question in their new video, "Are Babies Going Bald?"

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November 2013

Bald SLC Woman Crowned Beauty Queen

A Salt Lake City woman is preparing for the next round of a beauty pageant, after winning a crown in a competition last weekend. The catch, she has no hair.

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19-year-old Angelica Galindez was diagnosed with a condition called Alopecia, when she was 12.

"The hard part was just looking at myself in the mirror," says Angelica, who is now completely bald.

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November 2013

Dr. Sanusi Umar’s Eyebrow Hair Transplant Procedure Featured on Telemundo

Dr. Sanusi Umar of Derm Hair Clinic is a hair transplant specialist who has developed his own surgical system known as uGraft.

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This methodology can be used to help patients achieve full and well defined eyebrows; Dr. Umar was recently featured on Telemundo for his work in this area.

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November 2013

Bald Logo Founder Is Bald No More, Thanks to Revivogen

Brandon Chicotsky, founder of Bald Logo is re-growing his hair naturally and advocating his followers to do the same. He states, “Bald Logo remains a champion of all things bald, but you can also fight back against hair loss.”.

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Revivogen, a dermatologist formulated all-natural product for hair loss and thinning hair, has turned Bald Logo founder Brandon Chicotsky into a believer.

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November 2013

Hair Loss Solution from Hawaii Gains Funding, Now Available Online

Hawaii's Rain Products, well-known for their use of unique Hawaiian ingredients to prevent hair loss, gains momentum with a successful round of funding.

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The products have gained quite a reputation throughout the islands with many successes eager to share their stories with media outlets.

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November 2013

'Gravity Theory' May Explain Male Pattern Baldness

The effects of gravity may explain the apparently paradoxical effects of testosterone in male pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia, according to a special topic paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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The "force of downward pull caused by the gravity on the scalp skin" is the key contributor to the events leading to progressive hair loss in male pattern baldness, writes Dr. Emin Tuncay Ustuner, a plastic surgeon in Ankara, Turkey.

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November 2013

Hair Loss: A Growing Affliction Amongst Young Women

Many young women who use weaves don’t realize they could be causing irreversible damage. In his new book, ‘Dr. Weaver’s Black Hair Loss Guide: How to Stop Thinning Hair and Avoid Permanent Baldness’, Seymour Weaver III, MD works to inform young women that they are not immune to the plague of permanent baldness.

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Weaves are prevalent amongst women all ages and, in recent years, amongst women of all races.

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November 2013

Dr. Michael Vories from Carolina Hair Surgery Leading Presenter on FUE Hair Transplant at 21st Annual ISHRS Scientific Meeting

Hair restoration doctor from Carolinas is a leading authority on the FUE hair transplant that extracts and transplants each individual hair follicle to desired areas on the scalp.

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Dr. Michael Vories, a hair transplant surgeon specializing in follicular unit extraction (FUE) and medical director of Carolina Hair Surgery, recently presented several sessions on the follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedure at the 21st annual International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS) Scientific Meeting in San Francisco this past week.

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October 2013

DS Healthcare Group Files Patent for Prescription Hair Loss Treatment

Company's first move into pursuing prescription hair loss treatment market

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DS Healthcare Group, Inc, a leading developer of personal care products, today announced it has filed a patent application titled, "Compositions and Methods for Treatment of Hair Loss," with the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office.

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October 2013

Hair restoration method generates follicle growth

A new hair restoration method may give previously unsuitable candidates the chance to regrow hair, according to results of a recent study.

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The study, conducted by researchers from Columbia University Medical Center in New York, describes a process that generates new hair follicle growth, in addition to hair growth.

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October 2013

Eat your way to better hair

You can spend hundreds on conditioners and treatments - but healthy, beautiful hair is more about what you put into your body than what you slather on your head.

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As red meat is a great source of iron, eat a portion of beef or lamb at least twice a week. Vegetarian? Lentils and tofu are also good sources of iron.

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October 2013

Women go bald too

82% rise in number of females resorting to hair transplant surgery to restore thinning locks.

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Brought on by stress, hidden health issues - or simply an unwelcome genetic gift from our parents, hair loss is a condition that will affect around two thirds of women in the UK at some point in their lives, reveal statistics.

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October 2013

Innovative Combination of Hair Transplant and Hair System Now Being Performed at US Hair Restoration

More people are benefiting from hair restoration with a new procedure that combines a hair replacement system with hair transplant.

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Doctor Parsa Mohebi, medical director of US Hair Restoration, is teaming up with the experts of HRC, a prominent name in the hair replacement industry, to present a combination of a hair transplant procedure and hair system.

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October 2013

Celebrity Testimonial on Hair Restoration Breaks Social Barriers

The latest Hollywood hair restoration testimonials presented in the offices of US Hair Restoration have helped remove the stigma associated with hair loss.

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Procedures like hair restoration are normally done very privately due to the negative stigma that our culture has placed on hair loss and hair restoration procedures.

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October 2013

Thinning Hair Loss Treatment Nonsurgical Alternative Is Introduced By Revivogen

Reviogen announced their latest breakthrough in hair loss treatment Monday, a revolutionary innovation that’s completely nonsurgical with absolutely zero side effects.

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Reviogen’s discovery is even more exciting for women that are suffering from female pattern baldness because the use of drugs like Propecia have only been FDA-approved for men.

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October 2013

Baldness treatment a 'step closer'

Scientists say they have moved a step closer to banishing bald spots and reversing receding hairlines after human hair was grown in the laboratory.

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A joint UK and US team was able to create new hairs from tissue samples.

Far more research is needed, but the group said its technique had the "potential to transform" the treatment of hair loss.

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October 2013

iGrow Clinical Study Recognized as Best Overall Experimental and Translational Research in Low-Level Laser Therapy

Clinical study receives prestigious award at the 2013 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Conference.

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The clinical study of the iGrow® Hair Growth System titled “The Growth of Human Scalp Hair Mediated by Visible Red Light Laser and LED Sources in Males” was recently recognized at the 33rd Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS).

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October 2013

UniIWigs Will Do a Giveaway on YouTube

UniIWigs, the outstanding full lace wigs and front lace wigs online retailer, will announce giveaway on YouTube.

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Since October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UniIWigs want to donate somemedical wigs for those who have hair loss because of breast cancer.

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October 2013

New Study Will Examine Sexual Dysfunction among Finasteride

A new clinical study funding was announced on August 21, by the Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) Foundation, in order to determine why PFS (including Propecia) patients develop sexual dysfunction.

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In light of this news, AttorneyOne, a recognized authority on law, informs that they are now providing advice, including how to get in contact with legal counsel, to people potentially affected by Propecia side effects.

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October 2013

International Hair Loss Expert to Hold San Francisco Happy Hour Meet-Up on October 22

Alan J. Bauman, M.D. is hosting an “After-Hours MeetUp” for local men and women interested in learning more about the latest advances in treating hair loss and thinning.

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World renowned hair restoration physician Alan J. Bauman, M.D. is hosting an “After-Hours MeetUp” event in San Francisco on October 22nd for local men and women who are interested in learning more about the latest advances in treating hair loss and thinning.

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October 2013

Histogen to Present at 2013 Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa

Histogen CEO Gail K. Naughton, Ph.D. will give a company presentation at the 3rd Annual Regen Med Partnering Forum, part of the Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa to be held October 14-16, 2013.

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Histogen, Inc., a regenerative medicine company developing therapies for conditions including hair loss and cancer, announced today that Histogen CEO Gail K. Naughton, Ph.D. will give a company presentation at the 3rd Annual Regen Med Partnering Forum, part of the Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa to be held October 14-16 in La Jolla, CA.

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October 2013

Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Offers New advanced PRP and ACell Injection Treatments for Hair Loss

Offering the best in advanced hair restoration services , Beverly Hills Hair Restoration now introduces PRP and ACell injection treatments, either in conjunction with a hair restoration procedure or as a standalone service for hair loss.

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The Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Center is now offering the advanced service of PRP and ACell injection treatments for hair restoration clientele.

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October 2013

Unilever Can't Escape Suave Hair Loss Class Action

A Kentucky federal judge on Monday rejected Unilever U.S. Inc.’s bid to quash a proposed class action accusing it of falsely advertising a hair smoothing product as safe when it actually caused people’s hair to fall out, among other things.

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After receiving hundreds of complaints Unilever had pulled the Suave Professional Keratin 30 Day Smoothing Kit in May.

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October 2013

Hair Club Debunks Three Common Hair Loss Myths

Hair Club, North America's largest provider of proven hair restoration services, wants to dispel the most common hair loss rumors to provide a better understanding to what’s really contributing to hair loss and how it can be treated.

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Unfortunately, many consumers subscribe to common misconceptions about hair loss, which may be preventing them from finding an appropriate solution.

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September 2013

Propecia Sexual Side Effects Don’t “Go Away”

It is difficult to number how many men have suffered Propecia long-term side effects due to the very nature of the complaint (e.g., Propecia impotence, Propecia sex drive) or how many men complain about Propecia to their doctors.

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One reason is that, just as patients trust their doctors with a medication, doctors trust their drug representatives with their product. Merck, the manufacturer of Propecia, has been accused in Propecia lawsuits of misrepresenting the side effects, stating they would simply “go away” when the drug was discontinued.

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September 2013

The Undeniable Rise of Hair Transplantation with PRP Therapy

Longevita reports increasing demand for hair transplantation with Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) therapy which stimulates hair growth, promotes healing as well as accelerates the rate and degree of regeneration

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Hair transplantation involves moving individual hair follicles from one part of the scalp (the donor site) to bald or balding parts (the recipient site).

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September 2013

The Rogaine Brand Reveals New Insights About The Psychological Impact Of Hair Loss

In partnership with Men’s Health, the ROGAINE® brand launches GROW YOUR GAME™
lifestyle support program featuring Celebrity Growth Coach Bill Rancic.

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Survey results released today by the ROGAINE® brand, in partnership with Men’s Health, reveal the extent to which hair loss psychologically impacts men.

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September 2013

HIS Hair Holds Hair Loss Treatment Open Day To Provide Fashionable Alternative To Baldness

HIS Hair has developed a unique scalp micropigmentation technique that provides individuals with a close-cropped hair look of a shaved head.

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Hair loss affects millions of men around the world, and creates anxiety and self-consciousness among many of them.

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September 2013

Histogen’s Composition for Hair Growth Receives US Patent

Histogen issued US patent for liquid composition of proteins and cofactors, and method of administering that composition to stimulate hair growth.

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The patent, which is the fourth US patent issued to the Company, covers the liquid composition of proteins and cofactors that is secreted by multipotent stem cells through Histogen's technology process, and the method of administering that composition to stimulate hair growth.

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September 2013

Thinning Hair and Baldness Affecting Younger and Younger Patients Says Dr. Seymour Weaver

Early treatment and early diagnosis are key so that treatment can be more effective and realized over a lifetime.

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In his new book Dr. Weaver's Black Hair Loss Guide, Dr. Seymour Weaver addresses the idea of treating women at earlier ages in order to prevent hair loss over a lifetime. 

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September 2013

Propecia Sexual Side Effects MDL Adds Another Plaintiff

A Propecia sexual side effects lawsuit has been added to the consolidated federal litigation proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

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The plaintiff first began to use Propecia (finasteride), a medication designed and manufactured by the defendants, in 2005 when he was 53 years old

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September 2013

State of the Art Hair Loss Surgical Training Academy in Dublin

Now a State of The Art Hair Restoration Training Academy welcomes doctors to Dublin from all over the world on a monthly basis for hands-on 2-4 week surgical training programs.

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Ailesbury provide comprehensive surgical hands on training programs, which have up to now been few and far between, resulting in hair transplant surgeons with inadequate training and hands on experience.

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September 2013

Puig Hair Restoration Center Introduces Latest Hair Loss Treatments for Men

Hair loss can be a devastating issue to deal with. For a man, hair loss can occur as a result of a number of factors, and it may result in thinning hair, partial hair loss, or complete hair loss.

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When a man loses his hair, he may feel less confident in social, professional, and personal situations, leaving him feeling unattractive or even less manly.

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September 2013

Alvi Armani Hair Loss Research Discontinues 'Hair Cloning' Research

lvi Armani Hair Loss Research has announced restructuring of its research program to increase focus on patented Origenere TR1 natural plant extract for hair loss treatment.


A study using Origenere TR1 extract exhibited hair growth up to 38%, significant improvement versus Minoxidil and Finasteride.

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September 2013


New Image Labs Corporation and Bald Girls Do Lunch Continue Partnership to Help Women with Alopecia

New Image Labs Corporation, the leader in non-surgical hair replacement solutions and manufacturer of Club W|Biolon®, a line of revolutionary hair systems specifically designed for female medical hair loss clients, continues the partnership with Bald Girls Do Lunch, a nation-wide charitable organization empowering women with the autoimmune hair loss disorder alopecia areata.

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Nearly 2% of the US population has a lifetime risk of developing the disorder which affects males and females equally.

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September 2013


Hair Transplants in Combination with a Cell Matristem and PRP Therapy

Atlanta’s Therapeutic Scalp and Laser Clinic in association with Hair Restoration Specialists of Atlanta is one of the only clinics in the southeast currently offering the ACell Matristem regenerative technique in conjunction with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy.

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Activated stem cells help hair follicles grow faster resulting in patients achieving a fuller head of hair faster than the average growth time

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September 2013


National Women’s Hair Loss Seminar To Be Hosted By Transitions of Wisconsin

Kayla Martell, 2011 Miss America Finalist, will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to personally attend a Women’s Hair Loss Seminar offering free advice and private counseling for women experiencing medical hair loss.

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Rhonda McCarthy, a nationally recognized expert in women’s hair replacement based in Fort Lauderdale, will also personally be on hand with other hair loss experts to offer professional consultations to women with thinning or severe hair loss as well as to help supportive friends, families and anyone interested.

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September 2013


Investigation Into Tie Between Propecia and Sexual Dysfunction Continues

The Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation has announced that it will fund the second major clinical study of post-finasteride syndrome

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Finasteride, brand-name Propecia and Proscar, are suspected of causing sexual dysfunction in men. The drug is intended to treat enlarged prostates (Proscar) and may be used to treat baldness (Propecia).

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September 2013


Dr Seymour Weaver Black Hair Loss Guide Fall Media Tour in Full Swing

Dr. Weaver recently announced that his fall media tour is underway for radio, television, newspaper and magazine interviews on topics related to hair loss, avoiding baldness and this epidemic problem in the African – American community

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Seymour M. Weaver, III, M.D. Author of Dr.Weaver’s Black Hair Loss Guide: How to Stop Thinning Hair and Avoid Permanent Baldness kicked off his fall media tour on The Nappturalite Radio Show with well-known black hair expert, Dawn Yerger August 19th. 

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September 2013


Advanced Hair Welcomes Miss England as Brand Ambassador

Advanced Hair has welcomed model and former Miss England Kate Elizabeth Hallam as the company’s official brand ambassador.

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Proudly representing the global leader in hair loss treatment and hair replacement technology, Hallam is a passionate supporter of what Advanced Hair does to boost confidence and enrich lives.

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September 2013


Histogen’s Method of Generating Multipotent Stem Cells Receives US Patent

Regenerative medicine company Histogen has been issued a US patent for its method of triggering the de-differentiation of fibroblast cells into multipotent stem cells through low oxygen and special culture conditions.

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The issued patent covers Histogen’s method of triggering the de-differentiation of fibroblast cells into multipotent stem cells through low oxygen and special culture conditions. The resulting multipotent cells naturally secrete a variety of soluble and insoluble molecules that are the basis for Histogen’s products.

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September 2013


Propecia Sexual Dysfunction Lawsuit Alleges Fraudulent Concealment

Pharmaceutical company Merck is once again facing allegations of using deceptive marketing tactics and failing to adequately label their anti-baldness treatment Propecia. The product is linked with a number of side effects including erectile dysfunction and diminished libido.

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The latest Propecia sexual dysfunction lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and concerns a California man who began taking Propecia in 2005, at the age of 27

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August 2013


Footballers tackle male pattern baldness so why not you?

It seems that whilst footballers may enjoy the immense trappings of success that are part and parcel of the professional game these days, even the game’s big players are not immune from one of life’s biggest annoyances, namely male pattern baldness.

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A number of football’s most influential players have been seeking treatment for hair loss in the last few years including England’s forward Wayne Rooney.

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August 2013


Hair Transplant Pioneer Launches the MAXHARVEST Plus

Dr. Brett Bolton, founder and medical director at Great Hair Transplants, has launched his latest innovative hair transplant technique, the MAXHARVEST™ Plus

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The MAXHARVEST™ procedure which delivers a completely natural hairline, strong density behind it, and an undetectable scar, has these patients smiling ear to ear six months after the procedure. These international patients seem to always ask the same question.

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August 2013


Theradome Laser Helmet Reaches Indiegogo Funding Goal In First 24 Hours

Crowdfunding Campaign Substantiates Tremendous Need for First-Ever Clinical Strength Laser Technology Developed for At-Home Treatment of Hair Loss.

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Theradome™, a medical device company focused on bringing clinical-strength technologies to the consumer market, captured mass audiences with the launch of its Theradome Laser Helmet through the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, reaching its funding goal in less than 24 hours and doubling the initial goal within five days of the campaign launch.

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August 2013


Company Urges "Folically Challenged" Men to Embrace Baldness While Introducing Two New BEE BALD Man Care Products

Launched in 2011 by entrepreneur Dennis Fisher, BEE BALD® MAN CARE PRODUCTS have been helping folically challenged men embrace baldness for months.

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"The market has been pushing hair replacement products for years," said Fisher. "We think it's time to stop. Bald is the new bold. Men should embrace it."

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August 2013



Apira Science’s iGrow In-Home, Hands-Free Hair Growth System Earns FDA Clearance

Apira Science, Inc. recently earned 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its iGrow® Hair Growth System, which is indicated to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V. The iGrow is currently available by prescription only.

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More than 35 million men in the U.S. are afflicted with male pattern hair loss, which can begin in the late teen years and progress throughout a lifetime.

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August 2013



Lawsuit claims hair drug Propecia hurt sex life of some men who used it

A Saskatchewan law firm is hoping to launch a class-action lawsuit over allegations a popular hair-growth drug has ruined the sex lives of some of its users.

In statements of claim filed in Regina and Calgary, two men say they lost interest in sexual activity after taking Propecia.

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The claims, which have not been proven in court and have yet to be certified as a class-action, allege that drug maker Merck Frosst Canada didn’t adequately warn people about the risks of Propecia.

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August 2013



Dr. Alan Bauman’s “Battle of the Balding” Contest - Vote by September 2nd to Help One Man Win a Free Hair Transplant

Help one man overcome baldness and regain a full head of hair. From now through Labor Day weekend (September 2nd 2013), the public is asked to vote for one lucky winner in Dr. Alan J. Bauman’s “Battle of the Balding” championship at http://www.LiveHair.TV/contest.

The prize, worth $5,000, is a free state-of-the-art NeoGraft FUE hair transplant.

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The two lucky “Battle of the Balding” contest finalists are Cary Roman, 48, an event promoter and Steve Wilson, 49, a facility planner. Both men are from South Florida.

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August 2013



Baldness Drug May Protect Men from Prostate Cancer

A drug used to treat an enlarged prostate and male-pattern baldness also seems to help prevent prostate cancer, a new long-term study suggests.

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Researchers found that middle-age and older men who took finasteride (sold as Propecia and Proscar) daily for seven years reduced their risk of prostate cancer by about one-third compared with men who took a placebo.

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August 2013



Bosley® Professional Strength™ Reaffirms Commitment to Maintaining Thicker, Healthier Hair During National Hair Loss Awareness Month

Roughly 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States are affected by hair loss.

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Given these staggering numbers, the Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated August as National Hair Loss Awareness Month to help educate the public on signs, symptoms and treatment options for this disease.

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August 2013



Wayne Rooney forced to watch Man Utd in chair sponsored by hairloss drug

Wayne Rooney put new Manchester United manager David Moyes in a very difficult situation by refusing to back down from his transfer demand all summer. 

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Rooney then claimed to be too injured to train with the club or participate in their preseason matches, yet on Wednesday, he was fit enough to start England's friendly against Scotland.

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August 2013



Hair Transplant Procedures Not Just for Men

While an increasing number of men are taking advantage of NeoGraft®, the latest innovation in hair restoration technology, San Diego triple board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo says many women stand to benefit as well.

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"Hair loss is more common for women than many people realize," says Dr. Chaffoo, "and women with thinning hair may have greater motivation to seek treatment.

Whereas men may view hair loss as aesthetically undesirable, in women, hair loss can have a devastating effect on self-esteem."

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August 2013

Caffeine Could Prevent The Onset Of Baldness

A surprising relationship between caffeine and baldness has been reported by the American Hair Loss Association.

Hair loss is a problem which affects 85 per cent of males by the time they are 50 years old.

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Pattern baldness and androgenetic alopecia are the most common types, with the condition affecting around a third of both women and men.

Androgenetic alopecia occurs over a length of time and is permanent. 

This type of baldness is inherited and effects can be seen in people as young as 21. 

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August 2013

Derm Hair Clinic Unveils New Patient Results of 13,000 Graft Hair Transplant

Hair transplant procedures can offer wonderful results that help patients look their very best. Many of them also benefit from increased self confidence as well.

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However, there are also a considerable number of cases where patients end up with poor outcomes and the need to correct these results through additional surgery.

Dr. Umar of Derm Hair Clinic is a leading expert in the field of body hair to head transplant. He is able to treat the most challenging patient cases that other clinics would consider to be impossible.

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