First Genetic Test For Male Baldness Now Available By Local Hair Surgeon.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, FEBRUARY 28, 2008. Local Hair Restoration Surgeon Dr. Roy Stoller 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.

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 and returns the swab to Dr. Stoller who then submits the test to the HairDX lab. HairDX performs a confidential and anonymous genetic analysis of his genetic variations related to pattern baldness. The results are delivered back to the doctor via a secure and private Web site at www.hairdx.com.

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.

“Each year, men spend millions of dollars on pharmaceuticals, topical products, and other costly treatments trying to prevent baldness,” says Dr. Stoller.  “Some of this is done by males who may not go bald in the first place.” Dr. Stoller is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and provides his patient’s with FDA approved treatments for hair loss including Propecia and Rogaine. He specializes in ultra-refined follicular unit hair transplantation, recognized as the “Gold-Standard” of hair restoration surgery. He has offices in Chadds Ford, PA. You can learn more about Dr. Stoller at www.stollermedical.com.

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.

About HairDX

HairDX was founded by leading researchers and specialists in genetic analysis and hair therapies. The company is dedicated to helping people make the right decisions about hair care, treatment and restoration by providing accurate and accessible personalized scientific information. Among HairDX founders is William V. Murray former Division President of the Molecular Biology Division of Applied BioSystems, Inc., who formerly served in various executive leadership positions within Medtronic, Andy Goren former CEO of MobileWise, Inc. and GeePS, Inc., Eran Goren, CEO of enCircle Media, Inc., and Elliott J. Stein, an intellectual property attorney and co-founder of GeePS, Inc. HairDX, LLC is a subsidiary of myGenopedia, Inc. More information is available at www.hairdx.com