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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hair Fairies, national full-service clinical salons devoted to lice removal, will evaluate early lice detection free on Wed., Jan. 18, in its San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York City salons. If needed, their in-salon professionals will treat and eliminate costs with a 100% guarantee of success. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110928/LA76758LOGO) "A head start on 2012 should not include head lice," says...

Aderans Research experts shared their findings across the country this month, from Atlanta to Alaska. Distinguished representatives from the hair regeneration institute were invited to present at two prestigious conferences: the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) 19th Annual Scientific Meeting and the Georgia Life Sciences Summit 2011. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 29, 2011 Aderans Research experts shared their findings across the country this month, from Atlanta to...

DALLAS, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Americans battle some form of hair loss, spending upwards of $3.5 million annually on treatment solutions that oftentimes are ineffective. Though hair loss is commonly due to genetics, it can also stem from unhealthy or aged scalp conditions. Research recently conducted by Rhonda Allison, founder and CEO of Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals, found many of the cosmeceutical ingredients used to maintain skin health, produce the same rejuvenating...

New research suggests that very tight braiding or weaving is linked to a permanent type of hair loss that affects many African American Women. Dr. Angela Kyei, who worked on the study, said that while the findings cannot prove hair grooming is at the root of the problem, women might still want to take them into consideration. "I won't tell you not to braid your hair, but I don't want you to braid it so tightly that you need to take pain medication," Kyei, of the Cleveland Clinic in...

Given the amount of angst over male pattern balding, surprisingly little is known about its cause at the cellular level. In a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, a team led by George Cotsarelis, MD, chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, has found that stem cells play an unexpected role in explaining what happens in bald scalp.Using cell samples from men undergoing hair transplants, the team compared follicles...

LOS ANGELES, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- FineTouch Dermatology, Inc. announces the Body Hair Transplantation (BHT) hair restoration method. This new method provides patients with the opportunity to fix bad hair transplants damaged by traditional hair restoration techniques. This new and exciting option is now offered by Dr. Sanusi Umar, a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon and board certified dermatologist who is internationally known for his incredible hair transplant surgery repairs. For the past...

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Scalpure, LLC (http://www.Scalpure.com) is conquering hair loss and proving how effective their new all-natural hair loss product is. Scalpure users are consistently reporting unprecedented results. Scalpure is available exclusively at http://www.Scalpure.com. "Scalpure is a hair loss product and a hair care product that everyone can benefit from. Scalpure creates and maintains the optimum environment so you can discover your very best hair and keep...

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In the United States, one of the most common causes of hair loss often goes undetected: hyperhydrosis, also known as hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. Erkkie Harris-Wells, who diagnoses and treats hair and scalp ailments in her role as trichologist and founder of the Miyohara International Trichology Clinic (http://www.miyoharainternational.com), stated, "Hyperhydrosis accounts for about 70 percent of hair loss cases for both males and...

MONTREAL, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Snob Girls Professionnelles is proud to announce the launch of its 100% Free Series(TM) Hair & Skin care line, designed with your health and beauty in mind. This new Eco-friendly line features five regimens of cleansers, rebalancing creams, leave-in bio-serums and weekly shock treatments, scientifically formulated to address common hair and skin concerns. While banning over 25 harsh ingredients commonly found in hair, skin and cosmetics products,...

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Avidas(TM) Pharmaceuticals, a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company which focuses on dermatology and women's health, today announced the launch of Scalacort(TM) DK (defence kit), that offers three scalp solutions in one patient convenience kit. Scalacort DK includes Scalacort (hydrocortisone lotion USP) 2%, a fast-drying, non-greasy, corticosteroid in a clear fragrance-free base. Scalacort relieves itching and inflammation of the scalp...