| Hair & Scalp Research Symposium Raises Bar Submitted |
| Christine Kinney/Morehouse Communications Inc. |
| Revised Date: 9/27/08 - Original Publication Date: 6/1/2002 |
Leading researchers gather
with Nioxin educators to discuss solutions for consumers with fine and
thinning hair.
Atlanta - Nioxin Research
Laboratories kicked off its renewed commitment to stylist and consumer
education at its first Nioxin Hair and Scalp Research Symposium
recently at Emory University in Atlanta.
The Symposium brought
together the top international researchers and clinicians in the areas
of hair loss and its causes to share their cutting edge research with
nearly 150 of Nioxin's top part-time educators. The Nioxin
management team also learned new information on the company's vision,
successes, business strategies and advances in Nioxin products.
"My ultimate dream is to help men and women all over the world
have a head full of the beautiful, thick, healthy hair they
desire," said Eva Graham, founder and CEO of Nioxin
Research Laboratories. "The doctors and other speakers
we've brought here share my enthusiasm, and are conducting the
research to find a way to make my dream a reality. Dreams come
true when a lot of people with the same dream connect, and that's why
we've brought 150 of our educators here. Nioxin supports the
medical research, promotes the science and looks to the future when
our dream will be realized together."
Nancy Flinn, founder of NF Marketing Resources, Inc., confirmed
Nioxin's vision based on market demographics, as well as stylist and
consumer beliefs uncovered in her market studies. "Fifty
percent of women will experience some degree of hair thinning by the
age of 50; and thinning also occurs in women in their 20s, 30s and
40s," said Flinn. "More than 20& of women and 30%
of men currently think they could benefit from a product for thinning
hair, and that number will continue to grow as our population
ages."
According to Nioxin research, the largest group of women concerned
about fine and thinning hair will grow by 50% in the next five
years. Women cite two primary reasons for fine and thinning hair
- their stressful lives, compounded by their changing roles and
increased responsibilities in society.
Today, most women have
never discussed their concerns with their stylist because of fear and
denial. However, more than 60% of all inquires made to Nioxin
over the Internet come from women, so thy want to receive this
information. The key is to educate stylists on the facts
concerning thinning hair and on consulting with their clients not only
on how to arrest hair loss, but also how to prevent it.
Scientific Findings: Key to Future of Fine
& Thinning Hair
The focal point of the Symposium was the presentation of scientific
findings by the leading researchers in hair growth and
development. Robert Lavket, PhD, professor & director of
research at the department of dermatology at The University of
Pennsylvania, shared his department's findings on how stem cells in an
area of hair follicle called the "bulge" control the entire
hair growth cycle. In addition, Sarah Millar, PhD, research
assistant professor, and her team at The University of Pennsylvania
have identified a gene that is responsible for transmitting the
initiation of the hair growth cycle to other cells.
Also, Thomas Apgay, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at Emory
University School of Medicine, and Dr. Lavker shared from a hands-on
clinical perspective, how to interpret hair loss by understanding
general hair biology and the hair growth cycle. Cheryl Armstong,
MD, associate professor, Emory University School of Medicine, shared
with educators the warning signs and symptoms of common disorders
associated with the scalp skin.
"Physicians from the leading drug companies have asked Nioxin
how we can afford to spend what we spend on research," said Eva
Graham. "Our answer is how can we not? Our future is
in the investment we make today."
During the Symposium, Nioxin illustrated its strong investment in
the future, with the announcement of a special alliance, beginning in
early 2002, between Nioxin Research laboratories and Northwestern
University's Department of Dermatology. The program, which will
be lead by John Ansel, MD, professor of dermatology at Emory
University and incoming chairman in the Department of Dermatology at
Northwestern University, will be dedicated to the research and
understanding of how key cells and agents work together to affect hair
growth, the causes of hair loss and the differences in hair of
different ethnicities.
Support Of Nioxin Research Labs
"With the support of Nioxin Research laboratories, our doctors
and research scientists will continue their work on understanding what
cells are important in hair growth and how Nioxin products play a role
in the development of creating a healthy scalp environment," said
Dr. Ansel. "Together, we will develop new products based on
our breakthrough research."
Said Eva Graham, "Preserving a Symposium of this magnitude for
our educators has been a dream of the Nioxin management team for many
years. By bringing together the most notable experts in the
areas of fine and thinning hair, this landmark event has surely
catapulted the level of service salons can offer to consumers with
fine and thinning hair."
Nioxin products are used and sold at fine salons and spas
worldwide.
Nioxin Research laboratories is the leading provider of legitimate,
non-drug solutions that concentrate on the living hair and improving
the scalp environment, which helps enhance the appearance of
thin-looking hair and minimize excessive daily hair loss.
For more information or to locate the Nioxin salon nearest you, call 1-800-628-9890 or go to www.nioxin.com.
Nioxin Research Laboratories, Inc.,
1781 Westfork Drive
Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122-1565
770-944-1308 |