HairMax LaserComb Expands Its International Presence With Approval by the Saudi FDA

Aug. 18, 2010 - PRLog -- Boca Raton, FL - Lexington International, LLC, developer and manufacturer of the HairMax LaserComb is pleased to announce that the HairMax LaserComb has been approved by the Saudi FDA to market the device in that country.  With this approval, Saudi Arabians now have a new and effective treatment option to treat their hair loss in the privacy and convenience of their home. The HairMax is the only home use laser phototherapy device proven effective the treatment of certain classes of hereditary hair loss in males and is US FDA Class 2 Cleared for marketing.

The approval was based on a major clinical study of individuals suffering from the most common form of hair loss, Androgenetic Alopecia. The study results showed a statistically significant increase in mean terminal hair density of subjects on the HairMax LaserComb vs. those on the control device. The study also found  that 93% of the subjects using the HairMax LaserComb experienced hair regrowth.  During the study, no serious or adverse side effects occurred.  

According to Research and Markets, the market in Saudi Arabia which encompasses products for hair care was worth US$2 billion in 2007 and is continuing to experience excellent yearly growth.  This makes Saudi Arabia an ideal market opportunity.

David Michaels, Managing Director of Lexington states; “The introduction of the HairMax in Saudi Arabia continues our marketing efforts for  the HairMax LaserComb in the Middle East where we  currently have significant sales for the device in the  United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain . Achieving the Ministry of Health’s approval  enables the HairMax to reach a wider audience of people suffering from hair loss in the  Middle East.”

Mr. Michaels further stated, “Lexington will continue to pursue additional international medical device registrations to assure further availability of the HairMax LaserComb® to the millions of people suffering from hair loss around the world.”

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About Lexington International, LLC

Based in Boca Raton, Lexington International is a manufacturer and developer of advanced medical laser devices to treat hair loss and scalp disorders. Lexington International markets the only laser phototherapy device cleared for marketing by the FDA to promote hair growth in men suffering from certain classes of Androgenetic Alopecia. The company, was one of just 14 leading manufacturing exporting companies nationwide to receive the 2009 U.S. President’s “E” Award, which recognizes successes in world markets and subsequent contributions to the U.S. economy. Over the past 8 years and in over 135 countries worldwide, Lexington Int., LLC has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals to treat their hair condition. (www.hairmax.com)