Banyu Pharmaceuticals announced today that it was distributing Japan’s first male hair restoration pill.
Propecia is expected to retail for 250 Japanese Yen or 2 US dollars. Banyu Pharmaceutical is a division of the pharmaceutical giant, Merck and Co, Inc. which already sells the drug in many other countries.
Studies conducted by Banyu Pharm. showed that a least 58% of the men who took the drug Propecia had hair regrowth. The drug acts to reduce the effect of dihydrotestosterone.
The details of apartnership reveal that Anagen will provide the medical technician staff that Samson Hair Restoration requires.
Samson Hair Restoration is pleased with this new joint venture with Anagen Staffing as stated by William McCullough, President of Samson Hair Restoration: "We are very pleased to associate with Anagen Staffing. We have known of the quality of Al-Tariq's staff for some time. His people are reliably good. That was a huge factor in deciding to associate with his company. There is a tremendous variation in the quality of technicians in this field and their work is vital to the final result. We know our patients will be well-served by the staff of Anagen Staffing," explained William McCullough, President of Samson Hair Restoration.
President of Anagen Staffing, Al-Tariq Harris states that this new agreement will benefit Samson’s patients: "Unlike many cosmetic surgery procedures, doctors simply cannot perform these types of procedures by themselves. They need good technicians to insure a quality result for the patient. That's what we provide”.
Annabel Girard interviewed Madonna White Coffman who revealed that, "Your hair is part of that first impression. Losing your hair can be a life-altering experience. It can be just devastating. It affects you every minute of every day. When it happened to my child, it gave me a helpless feeling."
When Coffman and her daughter lost their hair after receiving vaccinations, she decided to start Locks Of Love.
Their hair grew back, but the Coffman felt Locks Of Love was needed. Her company collects charitable donations of hair that must be at least ten inches long. The hair is made into wigs for women or children who have suffered hair loss.
As women age their hair undergoes changes as well with some women experiencing hair loss with hormonal changes. According to Dr. Sam Assassa, of the Beverly Hills Aesthetics cosmetic center, Mesotherapy is a viable for hair loss women have due to hormonal changes associated with menopause, or after giving birth.
Dr. Assassa explained the benefits of the procedure: “Mesotherapy replaces the vitamins and minerals that the body loses as we age. The medications in Mesotherapy treatments cause an increase in blood circulation to the scalp area and stimulates the hair follicles”, he said.
By using Mesotherapy, women suffering from hair loss have the benefit of being able to restore hair growth again.
Many doctors including dermatologists are using the hair to reveal just how healthy you are. According to Dr. Brian Williams, “Hair grows fast, one of the fastest growing cells in the body, and because of that it reflects what’s going on…”.
There are many medical conditions such as iron deficiency anemia or increased blood sugar in diabetes that causes changes in a person’s hair. Sometimes resulting in hair loss.
A few medications such as birth control pills can affect women and cause them to lose their hair. However, in instances where significant amount of hair is lost, it is recommended that you contact your doctor as quickly as possible. More information about how your hair can reveal how sick or healthy you are can be read here.
