AOL’s StyleList Speaks With Spencer Kobren About Women’s Hair Loss

Hair Loss in women is a silent epidemic of tremendous proportions. More than forty percent of hair loss sufferers in the U.S are women and a large percentage of these women are between the ages of 18 to 35.

As disturbing as male pattern baldness is for men, for women, hair loss can be downright devastating.

This week AOL’s StyleList takes a closer look at this growing epidemic.

Read the story:  Women’s Hair Loss: Top Reasons Your Hair is Falling Out

For complete online support check out the AHLA recommended Women’s Hair Loss Project and WHLP message forums.

The Sobering Reality of Living With Hair Loss

Listen as Spencer Kobren and  the crew discuss the social and interpersonal issues that hair loss sufferers are faced with and how to get passed the sometimes crippling effects of feeling uncomfortable in our own skin.

To Hell And Back - A Hair Transplant Patient’s Journey

For anyone who underestimates the importance of choosing the right hair transplant surgeon, think again! Listen as Topcat, long time forum poster and hair transplant repair veteran, discusses his journey of strength, hope and recovery.

The bottom line: Do your homework so you can fully understand your options and choose your surgeon wisely!

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NeoGraft Hair Transplant – A Physician’s Perspective

Spencer Kobren speaks with NeoGraft hair transplant surgeon, and patient Dr. Ken Williams about the concerns many in the field share about Neograft’s controversial marketing of its automated FUE hair transplant machine.

Watch The Two Part Interview Below

Part 1

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2 Million Viewers And Counting - Hair Loss Radio Carves Huge Niche Online

It’s been more than twelve years since the The Bald Truth’s first broadcast on New York’s 770AM WABC, and as the longest running and most successful independent radio broadcast of its kind, the program has been said to have touched the lives of countless hair loss sufferers in search of honest advice and real hope.

This past Sunday, May 16th, The Bald Truth reached a critical milestone in the world of new media by becoming one of the most viewed, live weekly web casts on the internet, reaching more than 2,000,000 live viewers.

As broadcasting and media evolve so has The Bald Truth, and our ability to reach and to educate hair loss sufferers around the world. This recent milestone further underscores the need and the importance of unique and forward thinking resources to help better inform and support those in need.

TBT “Drink and Chat” Hit’s #1 Stream Rank With More than 21,000 In Attendance

Last night 21,588 viewers checked into The Bald Truth’s Tuesday night “Drink and Chat,” as Spencer Kobren fielded calls and video chatted with hair loss sufferers from around the world. Men and women, ages 18-35 and beyond, looking for a live interactive platform to communicate with other hair loss sufferers have helped to make The Bald Truth’s Tuesday night webcast one of the most viewed weekly live web offerings on the internet.

Providing an anonymous platform for those in need to call in, and to listen to anything and everything hair loss has always been the cornerstone of the success of the original Bald Truth broadcast, however, as “new media” is evolving, the relationship between broadcaster and audience is becoming even more interactive. TBT fans now have the opportunity to turn on their personal webcams and become part of the video stream, while still maintaining their anonymity if they choose to, simply by finding fun and creative ways of disguising their identity.

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Life After Hair Loss - Choosing To Evolve

Spencer Kobren and Joe from Staten Island discuss some of he reasons why The Bald Truth has stood the test of time, and the importance of appreciating the things we have in life as opposed to focusing on what we might not have.
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Hair Transplants Can Be Life Changing - But It Is Important To Find The Surgeon Who Can Make It A Positive Change

Here’s another short segment that further illustrates why hair transplantation can’t seem to get out from under the stigma created, and perpetuated by the old self-serving guard of this field. Because of all the carnage caused in the past, and unfortunately still being caused by some in the field today, potential hair restoration patients find it difficult to believe that they can achieve the type of life changing results being presented by the elite members of the IAHRS. The good news is that great results are being achieved everyday. The lesson is, make sure to do your homework.

Listen to one shell-shocked patient’s call as he discusses his feelings of betrayal and why he now has some serious trust issues when it comes to going through with his much needed repair surgery.

Hair Loss Consumers Beware: Double Check All Online Resources, and Then Check Again With The AHLA!

For more than a decade, Spencer Kobren has been educating hair loss consumers on the dangers that plague the $3.5 billion hair loss industry. Thousands upon thousands of unsuspecting hair loss sufferers are mislead, ripped off and even disfigured each year, all in the name of greed!

In the past, the unethical hair loss marketers and hair transplant mills were forced to spend big bucks to buy the public’s opinion through conventional media outlets, including late night television, but as the world of new media evolves, with it evolves more sophisticated and far less expensive ways of misleading the vulnerable hair loss consumer.

Listen as Spencer Kobren discusses this disturbing trend, and learn how to better protect yourself and your loved ones.

The Bald Truth’s Tuesday Night Pilot Broadcast Draws Nearly 20,000 Viewers

Close to 20,000 hair loss sufferers from around the world grabbed a chair and poured themselves a drink to join Spencer Kobren for the premiere of TBT’s Tuesday Night “Drink and Chat.” It was truly a momentous occasion, further illustrating the need for a completely objective platform, where those in need can meet to discuss everything and anything hair loss without the fear of being judged for voicing their opinions or concerns.

We’d like to thank online hair transplant legend and industry insider, Joe “Jotronic” Tillman, for joining us last night and helping us to make our first effort a tremendous success. We’d also like to thank all of the TBT fans who attended the live event, as well as all industry professionals who took the time to join in.

If you are interested in joining us next Tuesday, make sure to sign up for a free Stickam account so that you can join the video chat room. To sign up for your free account, go to http://www.stickam.com. Of course signing up isn’t required to view the broadcast, but you’ll definitely have the opportunity to engage more with the TBT crew, guests, and other viewers.

Also remember, you can now view the show and chat on your mobile phone. To learn more about this visit:
http://www.thebaldtruth.com/news/bald-truth-live-mobile-phone/

We look forward to seeing you next week!

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