First Genetic Test For Male Baldness Now Available By Hair Surgeons.

NEW YORK, NY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008. Hair Restoration Surgeon Dr. Gary Hitzig announced today that he will be providing the first genetic test for male baldness to patient’s who are concerned about the possibility of hair loss in their future.

“Each year, men spend millions of dollars on pharmaceuticals, topical products, and other costly treatments trying to prevent baldness,” says Dr. Hitzig.  “Some of this is done by males who may not go bald in the first place.” Dr. Hitzig is Board Certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and author of the consumer book, “Help & Hope for Hair Loss”. He provides his patient’s with FDA approved treatments for hair loss including Propecia and Rogaine. He has specialized in hair transplantation for over 30 years, and has written several peer reviewed articles on hair restoration surgery. He has offices in Manhattan and Long Island. You can learn more about Dr. Hitzig at www.nyhairloss.com .

HairDX.com, is a simple consumer-friendly test that provides an accurate and understandable genetic analysis of a man’s likelihood of developing male pattern baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia). This simple and highly accurate test costs $149. The patient swabs his mouth (inside cheek) for several seconds the swab is then submitted to the lab for testing. HairDX labs perform a confidential and anonymous genetic analysis of the genetic variations related to pattern baldness. The results are then delivered back to the doctor via a secure and private Web site.

Using results supported by several peer-reviewed scientific studies associating variations in the X chromosome to pattern baldness, the test enables users to learn about their genetic predisposition to balding before the age of 40. HairDX reports about a genetic variant found in more than 95% of bald men. People with this genetic variant are at 60% risk of going bald by the age of 40. HairDX also reports about a less common genetic variant of the same gene, that if present indicates a greater than 85% likelihood of not going bald before the age of 40.

The information provided by HairDX enables the patient to make informed decisions about what approach, if any, he should take, including the use of approved medical treatments and hair restoration surgery.