Spencer Kobren (born May 1965) is the founder of The American

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Association and The International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons. He is the

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of ''The Bald Truth: The First Complete Guide to Preventing and Treating Hair Loss and The Truth About Woman's Hair Loss''. Kobren hosted a nationally syndicated

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program also called ''The Bald Truth'' which aired on

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as well as on

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throughout the

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. Following the death of his brother, Alan, he created a radio series entitled ''Highway Justice'' about road safety. He currently hosts "The Bald Truth" podcast on Friday's which can be seen on YouTube. He is also a

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and hair loss content provider for

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