Lexington Retains Karl Lintner, PhD Cosmetics and Biochemistry Expert to Scientific Advisory Board

Feb. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Boca Raton, FL – Lexington Int’l is excited to announce that Karl Lintner, PhD of Paris, France, has joined its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr Lintner is a world leading expert in the development of modern cosmetic formulas for hair, body and skin care.   Lexington is the developer and manufacturer of the HairMax LaserComb, the only home-use, laser phototherapy medical device on the market that has U.S. FDA Class 2 Clearance for treating androgenetic alopecia.

Dr. Lintner earned his PhD degree in biochemistry from Vienna University in Austria.  He spent over ten years researching biological peptides at the Nuclear Research Center in France where he published over 30 papers in biochemistry and biophysics. He also spent ten years as Managing Director (CEO) of SEDERMA, a company that was involved in the development of innovative active cosmetic ingredients. He is also listed as the inventor on several dozen patents and has published numerous articles and books on cosmetic ingredients.

As a member of Lexington’s Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Lintner will help to elucidate the mechanism of action and understanding of biochemistry and photo-reactive compounds in relation to hair growth. His expert guidance will also aide in the development of other advanced hair care products for the HairMax product line.

David Michaels, Managing Director of Lexington said, “We feel privileged that Dr. Lintner has agreed to join our Scientific Advisory Board”.  Mr. Michaels further stated: “One of the initiatives of Lexington is to develop treatments that can be used in combination with the HairMax LaserComb to enhance a positive user experience.  We look to Dr. Lintner to provide valuable input in this regard .”

Dr. Lintner said, “I am pleased to join the Scientific Advisory Board of Lexington, an innovator and leader in products for disorders of hair”.  Dr. Lintner further stated, “I look forward to providing guidance and expertise to the company in developing products that will make a positive impact on the lives of people with hair disorders”.

Mr. Randy Veliky, Operations Officer at Lexington said: “Lexington is focusing its research efforts on identifying causes of hair loss at the molecular level.  Having Dr. Lintner on our Scientific Advisory Board will enhance our understanding of the biochemical mechanisms of the hair follicle and will enhance our development of innovate products for treating hair loss.”

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About Dr. Lintner

Dr. Lintner is President of KAL’IDEES SAS, a consulting company incorporated in Paris that offers scientific and technical as well as marketing advice to various industries in the cosmetic field.

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. The results of clinical studies proving the safety and efficacy of the device for the promotion of hair growth have been published in a peer-reviewed medical journal .

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 150 countries worldwide, Lexington Int’l LLC has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals to treat their hair condition. (www.hairmax.com)