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FLASH REPORTS
Flash reports from the profession’s top information source: The National Hair Journal.
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Genetic Test for Male Baldness, 5/12/2008 - HairDX, LLC, a biotech start-up, has announced the commercial release of HairDX.com, a simple consumer-friendly test that provides an accurate and understandable genetic analysis of a man's likelihood of developing male pattern baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia). It costs $149 and is easy to follow. The customer orders a test kit on the Internet, and it is shipped to his home. He swabs his mouth (inside cheek) for several seconds and returns the swab to the HairDX lab. HairDX performs a confidential and anonymous genetic analysis of his genetic variations related to pattern baldness. The results are delivered via a secure and private Web site at www.hairdx.com.
Using results supported by several peer-reviewed scientific studies associating variations in the X -chromosome to pattern baldness, the test enables users to learn about their genetic predisposition to balding before the age of 40. People who have certain variations in their X-chromosome are likely (95.1% to 98.1%) to develop pattern baldness before age 40. The information provided by HairDX enables consumers to make informed decisions about what approach, if any, they should take, including discussing hair loss with a qualified physician. HairDX.com also provides a support center with access to a registered nurse.
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This Summer is Expected to be the Hottest Yet!, 5/12/2008 - Summer is upon us and more people will be outdoors and enjoying the warm weather. But this summer is expected to be the hottest yet - meaning people have more than just UV exposure to worry about.
Research from two surveys in the US has shown that the incidence of skin cancer correlates strongly with the increase in temperature, not only with local levels of sunlight.
Scientists are saying that global warming can lead to higher rates of skin cancer than ever before. The findings imply that a 2-4% increase in average summer temperatures could produce "substantial increases" in the numbers of new skin cancers!
Non-malignant skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma increased by 5.5% per degree in temperature, and basal cell carcinoma, rose by 2.9% per degree.
People with hair additions and extensions do not need to be told that UV radiation also accelerates oxidation of their hair; that means it will lose its color and take on a reddish/gold tint. Best solution, wear a hat, stay out of direct sunlight or use one of the new UV-protection conditioners.
Remember, the sun is a fickle friend - that handsome tan means your hair and skin have been attacked and sooner or later the results will make themselves known. |
First Commercial Genetic Test For Male Baldness, 2/8/2008 - HairDX, LLC Jon Boroshok, 978-502-1055 Public Relations jonb@hairdx.com HairDX, LLC, a biotech start-up, today announced the commercial release of HairDX.com, a simple consumer-friendly test that provides an accurate and understandable genetic analysis of a man's likelihood of developing male pattern baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia).
This simple and highly accurate test costs $149. The customer orders the test
kit on the Internet, and it is shipped to his home. He swabs his mouth (inside cheek) for several seconds and returns the swab to the HairDX lab. HairDX performs a confidential and anonymous genetic analysis of his genetic variations related to pattern baldness. The results are delivered via a secure and private Web site at www.hairdx.com.
Using results supported by several peer-reviewed scientific studies associating variations in the X -chromosome to pattern baldness, the test enables users to learn about their genetic predisposition to balding before the age of 40. People who have certain variations in their X-chromosome are likely (95.1% to 98.1%) to develop pattern baldness before age 40.
"Each year, men in their twenties and thirties spend millions of dollars on pharmaceuticals, topical products, and other costly treatments trying to prevent baldness. Some of this is done by males who may not go bald in the first place," says HairDX CEO Andy Goren.
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How’s My Hair?, 2/8/2008 - Have you ever wondered what you’d look like with a beehive hairdo? Or maybe you want to try out a celebrity’s hairstyle.
You could take a big chance and visit your local hair stylist. But nothing takes longer to grow than a bad haircut.
So, if you’re looking for a new ‘do, visit HairMixer. It's a quick and easy way to try out a new style—without any risk.
You can upload two photos. The first would contain your face. The other would contain the hairstyle you want to try. The site will walk you through the process of blending the two photos.
There are also a number of celebrity photos on the site. You can use one of these for your experiments if you want. Or, search for other images from the Web.
Maybe you’re not looking for a new hairstyle. Well, you can still have fun with HairMixer. Try it with one of your friends' pictures. Or see what someone famous would look like with a funny hairstyle!
Here’s how – log onto www.hairmixer.com and follow the on-screen instructions.
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NEW SURVEY FINDS HAIR RESTORATION PROCEDURES , 2/8/2008 - Approximately 225,800 hair restoration procedures were performed worldwide in 2006, up 34 percent from 2004, according to statistics released today from a recent member survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) – the world’s leading medical authority on hair loss and hair restoration.
This large increase in hair restoration procedures coincides with a significant jump in the total number of hair restoration patients worldwide – from 361,077 patients in 2004 to 645,281 patients in 2006.
“The tremendous growth in hair restoration can be attributed to the continual refinements in modern day hair transplants and proven medical therapies that produce natural-looking results that are virtually undetectable,” said Paul C. Cotterill, MD, president of the ISHRS. “Increased public awareness about hair restoration procedures and the range of treatment options now available to both men and women are driving this increased demand around the world.”
While men have traditionally dominated the hair restoration patient base, the proportion of women undergoing surgical hair restoration procedures appears to be on the rise. Since 2004, the percent of female surgical hair restoration patients has risen by 2.4 percent – from 11.4 percent in 2004 to 13.8 percent in 2006.
In addition, the survey found that patients are seeking treatment for hair loss at a younger age. ISHRS members provided percentages of male and female surgical patients treated by age category, and more than half (57.9%) of patients fell between the ages of 30 to 49 years old. Surgical patients in their 30s represented the age group with the largest number of patients undergoing hair restoration surgery (31.4 percent males and 26.4 percent females) – a shift from 2004 in which patients in their 40s comprised the largest number of surgical patients.
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