A new method of restoring hair growth – using drugs that are already approved for safety – may be on the way, according to research published in Science Advances. Enzyme inhibitors appear to promote robust hair growth. Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center in New York have found that when hair follicles are suspended in a…
In a new study from Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), researchers have used human pluripotent stem cells to generate new hair. The study represents the first step toward the development of a cell-based treatment for people with hair loss. In the United States alone, more than 40 million men and 21 million women are affected…
If you’ve done any research on the subject of male pattern balding (MPB), then you’ve likely heard that inflammation is a big cause of hair loss in men. Indeed, inflammation has a role to play in many undesirable conditions including acne, asthma and arthritis to name just a few. Whilst it’s indisputable that dihydrotestosterone (DHT)…
For men who start losing their hair, one of the first questions on their mind is – why is this happening? Everyone knows that a certain percentage of men go bald but not everyone knows the scientific reason behind it. It’s easy to blame factors such as stress and poor diet, and whilst they certainly play…