New hair loss shampoo Zenagen announced…

Nutraceutical Research Innovations, LLC (NRI) announced increased production of the patent-pending Zenagen hair loss product line, due to increased world-wide demand the hair care products. The Miami based nutraceutical company introduced Zenagen hair loss shampoo at the International Beauty and Barber Show, Miami in August 2009. The company focuses on nutraceutical formulation and extraction process and developed the formulation for the patent-pending Zenagen hair care line of hair loss products.

The Zenagen hair loss line has rapidly expanded its distribution and international presence and has been expanding retail availability through exclusive distribution agreements.


The hair loss industry has experienced rapid development over the last 20 years with the introduction of blockbuster FDA approved products finasteride (Propecia) and Minoxidil (Rogaine). The billion dollar hair loss market has shown rapid growth. Hair loss affects over 80 million people in the US alone, with some studies showing the prevalence of mid-frontal hair loss increases with age and affects 57% of women and 73.5% of men aged 80 and over.

The most common cause of alopecia is known as androgenic alopecia, and is thought to be caused by the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) a derivative of testosterone. DHT initiates a process of follicular miniaturization. Through the process of follicular miniaturization, hair shaft width is progressively decreased until scalp hair resembles fragile vellus hair or “peach fuzz” or else becomes non-existent.

NRI has recently expanded their focus of hair loss solutions including genetic research and gene therapy and expects to conclude a 3rd party phase 1 research study in early 2011.

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Does scalp massage help hair loss?

Many people these days prefer to opt for alternative medicine and more natural treatments for some conditions. Occasionally experts at Belgravia are asked whether there is a more natural treatment for hair loss, such as regular scalp massage.

Certainly a scalp massage can help to increase blood circulation to the hair follicles, which will nourish the hair follicles and can strengthen the hair roots. This is why Belgravia’s clinical treatment sessions include scalp massage. In addition, any type of massage is great for relaxation and de-stressing, which can also be a contributing factor with hair loss.

Although good blood circulation is an important component for healthy hair, there is no scientific indication that scalp massage can help hair grow. According to Senior Trichologist Leonora Doclis: “Scalp massage enhances general blood circulation and relieves scalp tension. However, massage alone has neither effect on hair growth nor helps to stabilise hair loss.”

While it is a commonly held belief that improved blood circulation from regular scalp massage will help to stop hair loss there is no evidence to support this.

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Scientists Find Possible Genetic Roots of Type of Hair Loss

June 30, 2010 — Scientists have identified eight genes that may be associated with the skin disease alopecia areata, a common cause of hair loss that affects 5.3 million Americans.

This is one of the first studies to locate genes potentially linked to alopecia areata. What is most striking about the genes identified is that they are already associated with a number of autoimmune disorders, including type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Now, researchers at Columbia University Medical Center in New York suggest these genes could be targets for new alopecia areata treatments.



Genes Linked to Hair Loss
One gene in particular caught the eye of study author Angela M. Christiano, PhD, a professor of dermatology and genetics and development at Columbia, and her colleagues. Known as ULBP3, this gene is normally not present in hair follicles, but ULBP3 proteins were found in high concentrations in hair follicles affected by alopecia areata. ULBP3 attracts immune cells called cytotoxic cells. If an infection is present in the body, cytotoxic cells can help fight the infection or destroy damaged cells, but if there is no infection or damage, these immune cells end up attacking healthy tissue.

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