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FDA Warns ‘Significant Hair Loss’ Linked to Dietary Supplement

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers in 15 states about the link between a dietary supplement and adverse side effects including “significant hair loss.”

The distributor of “Total Body Formula” and “Total Body Mega Formula” has voluntarily recalled the dietary supplement products after 23 individuals suffered “serious reactions” within seven to 10 days of ingesting the liquid supplements, the FDA said in a news release.

The FDA is advising consumers not to purchase or consume Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar, or Total Body Mega Formula in the Orange/Tangerine flavor. The liquid dietary supplement may cause severe adverse reactions, including significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue, the FDA said.

Total Body Formula products are sold in eight-ounce and 32-ounce plastic bottles, while the Total Body Mega Formula is sold only in 32-ounce plastic bottles. Both products are distributed by Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta, according to the FDA.

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FDA Warns 'Significant Hair Loss' Linked to Dietary Supplement

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers in 15 states about the link between a dietary supplement and adverse side effects including “significant hair loss.”

The distributor of “Total Body Formula” and “Total Body Mega Formula” has voluntarily recalled the dietary supplement products after 23 individuals suffered “serious reactions” within seven to 10 days of ingesting the liquid supplements, the FDA said in a news release.

The FDA is advising consumers not to purchase or consume Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar, or Total Body Mega Formula in the Orange/Tangerine flavor. The liquid dietary supplement may cause severe adverse reactions, including significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue, the FDA said.

Total Body Formula products are sold in eight-ounce and 32-ounce plastic bottles, while the Total Body Mega Formula is sold only in 32-ounce plastic bottles. Both products are distributed by Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta, according to the FDA.

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Hair Loss Treatments and Products For Men And Women

Hair loss effects many people, it normally starts for males in there late 20’s. Females can also suffer too but this is less common. How you prevent hair loss or increase hair growth varies, but using Hair treatment products has become increasingly popular. It´s safe and more efficient than more drastic measures such as transplants. How people deal with hair loss differs too. Some seem to accept it but most want to prevent it.

Luckily there are products that can help. Mainly to prevent and or regrow hair back. One of the most effective products to regrow hair contains minoxidil.

Minoxidil is a vasodilator and was exclusively used as an oral drug to treat high blood pressure. It was, however, discovered to have the interesting side-effect of hair growth and reversing baldness, and in the 1980s, Upjohn Corporation produced a topical solution that contained 2% minoxidil to be used to treat baldness and hair loss, under the brand name Rogaine in the United States, and Regaine outside the United States. Treatments usually include a 5% concentration solutions that are designed for men, whereas the 2% concentration solutions are designed for women. It is unknown how the drug stimulates hair growth.

Rogaine or Regaine is not the cheapest of hair loss products but never the less has seemed to prove itself most effective. Unfortunately Like many branded products, theses hair loss products have been known to come to the hands of counterfeiters.

A trusted site for genuine products is ours. Our site offers in-depth information ranging from the upcoming new products, to the more traditional hair loss treatments. The prices are very competitive compared to similar sites.

Laser Combs- The latest Hair Loss product

Laser combs are a new emerging hair loss treatment product, being one of todays most advanced methods. Laser Combs are compact versions of the large laser therapy machines used by hair clinics around the world to encourage hair to appear thicker, these special combs attract more blood to flow to the follicle. The results being extra regrowth and a fuller thicker head of hair. Also results can be seen in as little as 5-10 weeks.

Hair loss cannot be completely cured but for most people dramatic results can be gained through various hair loss treatment products. Whether you attempt to hide a thinning crown or to bring back to life those dead follicles we will have a product to match your need.

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HairMax LaserComb: Patient Information

 INTRODUCTION

Some say it is the hair that makes the man or the woman; it’s been called our crowning glory and defines our style, framing our personal presentation. For many people, losing their hair is a frustrating experience.

Thanks to the HairMax LaserComb®, there is now well founded hope for those suffering from hair loss and thinning hair.

Lexington International, LLC began developmental work on Laser PhotoTherapy over 20 years ago in Australia. Since then, the company has been at the forefront of this emerging technology. In 2001, the HairMax was introduced to the market and, from its inception, over 90% HairMax users are satisfied with their results.

In 2007, the HairMax received clearance by the US FDA for the Promotion of Hair Growth in males with certain classes of Androgenetic Alopecia (male pattern baldness). The HairMax is marketed in 90 countries and is the first and only medical device ever cleared by the FDA for “Promotion of Hair Growth”.

The handheld HairMax is available without a prescription and is a one time cost that delivers long term benefits. It is portable, easy to use, requires only three treatments per week. HairMax is even described as “therapeutic” or “soothing” by many of its users.

How the HairMax Works

The HairMax works via the principle of Photo-BioStimulation, a process by which laser energy is delivered to the hair follicle. While the exact mechanism of action is unknown, it is hypothesized that Laser PhotoTherapy stimulates growth factors within the hair follicle.

Some users report stabilization of hair fallout at the onset of treatment followed by subsequent faster and thicker new hair growth. This points to the fact that the HairMax effectively targets the hair follicle at the cellular level and in some way both speeds up the hair growth process while at the same time inducing the growth of a thicker (or terminal) hair where a thin, dying hair may have been in place previously.

PATIENT CANDIDATES 

Your physician will discuss with you whether the HairMax is appropriate for treating your condition.

INDICATIONS FOR USE

The HairMax LaserComb is indicated to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V and Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV.

(Studies on the use of the HairMax LaserComb in women have just been completed.)

STUDIES DEMONSTRATING

HairMax EFFECIVENESS

A clinical trial in support of the FDA submission was designed and conducted as a multicenter, randomized, sham-device controlled trial. It was conducted under strict GCP (Good Clinical Practices) guidelines and was overseen by an IRB (Independent Review Board).

The primary aim of the study was to assess the following:

promotion of hair growth
cessation of hair loss
changes in hair density
scalp overall health
safety

Study subjects used the HairMax three times per week on non-concurrent days for a total of 26 weeks. Hair density measurements were recorded at baseline and at 26 weeks, with additional clinical visits taking place at 8 and 16 weeks.

CLINICAL RESULTS

Subjects in the HairMax treatment group demonstrated a significantly greater increase in hair density (+19.80 cm2) than subjects in the placebo (sham-device) group (-7.60 cm2). Subjects in the HairMax group also had significantly better self assessments of overall hair health and regrowth than subjects in the placebo group.

There were no reports of adverse side effects from any of the subjects.

You can buy the HairMax LaserComb direct from us:

HairMax LaserComb Premier Model £335.00 RRP

HairMax LaserComb Compact SE Model £245.00 RRP

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