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

  In Uncategorized / By The Bald Truth / 24 March 2010

  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:
  https://www.thebaldtruth.com/news/bald-truth-live-mobile-phone/

  We look forward to seeing you next week!

   

• Early Onset Male Pattern Baldness May Be Linked To Lower Incidence Of Prostate Cancer

  In Hair Loss / By The Bald Truth / 19 March 2010

  According to researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine, men who develop early onset male pattern baldness had a significant reduction in the risk of prostate cancer. The researchers studied 2000 men aged 40 to 47.

  “At first, the findings were surprising,” said professor Jonathan Wright of the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. “But we found that early onset baldness was associated with a 29 percent to 45 percent reduction in their relative risk of prostate cancer.”

  Helen Rippon, head of research management at The Prostate Cancer Charity, added: “If these results are correct, they could be useful in providing us with a greater understanding of how testosterone behaves in the body and how it can affect different tissues.”

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  http://www.thebusinessage.com/2010/03/18/hair-loss-reduces-prostate-cancer-risk-in-men/

   

• Genes May Predict Treatment Efficacy For Women Suffering With Hair Loss

  In Uncategorized / By The Bald Truth / 2 March 2010

  A six month pilot study conducted by molecular dermatology and research innovator Hair DX, suggests that certain genetic mechanisms can help predict if the breakthrough hair loss drug Propecia (Finasteride), primary prescribed to men, could actually be effective in the treatment of female pattern hair loss in post menopausal women.

  “Results of our pilot study are very encouraging, as it appears we have found a key piece of the genetic puzzle which identifies women who can benefit from Finasteride therapy in the same way men do. Our findings suggest these women actually have a female corollary to male pattern hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia), and that is an important finding,” says IAHRS Accepted Member Dr. Sharon Keene, Chief Medical Officer of HairDX. “Once these results are confirmed, it can usher in a new era of treatment for female Androgenetic Alopecia.”

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  http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100224/Study-indicates-Finasteride-therapy-may-benefit-women-suffering-from-hair-loss.aspx