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• FDA Warns HairMax LaserComb Makers About Illegal Sales of Non-FDA Cleared Devices

  In Hair Loss, Hair Loss Treatments, News / By Spencer Kobren / 15 October 2008

  Los Angeles – U.S. Regulators have warned Lexington International, the makers of the highly touted and controversial HairMax LaserComb, to shape up or ship out.

  In an FDA warning letter issued to David Michaels, Managing Director of Lexington International, LLC on May 22, 2008, FDA inspectors cite that the HairMax LaserComb® Premium and SE models, that are currently being sold to the public, differ from the cleared HairMax LaserComb in dose rate, method of delivery, and/or treatment parameters. According to the FDA these changes could significantly affect the safety or effectiveness of these devices and therefore, pursuant to 21, CFR 807.81 (a)(3)(i), new 510(k) submissions are required in order to legally market these devices.

  Interestingly enough HairMax LaserComb makers warn consumers about purchasing fraudulent, or less than effective laser devices on their own marketing website. Read more ›

   

• Hair Loss Genes Discovered, What Does This Mean For Us?

  In Hair Loss, News / By The Bald Truth / 14 October 2008

  Has science finally found the Holy Grail for the follically challenged? Probably not, but it does appear that we are getting closer.

  Two articles published in Nature Genetics may help to better explain the genetic predisposition to male pattern hair loss, and to one day give scientists the ability to grow DHT resistant hair follicles for use in hair restoration.

  The first article was published by researchers at McGill University, King’s College London and GlaxoSmithKline Inc. These researchers identified two genetic variants in men that together produce an increased incidence of male pattern hair loss that is seven times greater than those without these variants. Read more ›

   

• This Week on The Bald Truth – August 30th 8pm Eastern: Ross Jeffries

  In News / By The Bald Truth / 31 August 2008

  Special guest: The Original Master Seduction Guru and Pick Up Artist Ross Jeffries.

  As far as the seduction community is concerned Ross Jeffries started it all. Featured in Neil Strauss’ New York Time’s Best seller,  The Game, Ross is credited for being the founding father of the seduction community.

  According to famed film director Paul Thomas Anderson, Jeffries was the main inspiration for Tom Cruise’s character Frank T.J. Mackey in the 1999 film Magnolia .

  As the author and creator of some the best known seduction books and audio series in the business, Ross Jeffries has provided countless men with the skills needed to meet women that most men only dream about.

  Jeffries has been featured on local and national television for over two decades. Some of his appearances include, The Phil Donahue Show and Montel Williams.