A potential cure for baldness was presented at the International Society for StemCell Research (ISSCR) conference on Thursday in Los Angeles Scientists from Sanford Burnham Prebys have created hair follicles that grow through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells In tests scientists grafted human stem cells and mice cells together on scaffolds placed under the skin of hairless mice and were able to grow hair follicles Now they’re refining the process to...
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Causes and treatments for thinning hair
By Adrienne Stinson Reviewed by Elaine K. Luo, MD As people get older, their hair may start to lose volume and thickness. In some cases, thinning hair is linked with diet, nutrient deficiencies, or hereditary hair loss. In most cases, thinning hair is not linked with overall health concerns. However, it can affect people’s mental health and self-esteem. People can...
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Eczema drug restores hair growth in patient with longstanding alopecia
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) physicians are reporting an unexpected side-effect from treatment with dupilumab, which is FDA approved for the treatment of moderate to severe eczema, also called atopic dermatitis. In their case report published in JAMA Dermatology, the physicians describe how their 13-year-old patient, who has alopecia totalis – a total lack of scalp hair...
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Going bald? Rubbing sandalwood oil on your scalp may stimulate hair growth
Going bald? Rubbing sandalwood oil on your scalp may stimulate hair growth When applied to scalp tissue in the lab, the oil stimulates hair growth in six days Hair follicles contain ‘smell receptors’ that respond to the aromatic odor This triggers the main protein found in hair, known as keratin, to multiply Smell receptors are throughout the body and respond to chemicals in scents Millions of men who are going bald may benefit from rubbing sandalwood oil onto their scalps. Laboratory...
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Synthetic sandalwood found to prolong human hair growth
A team of researchers led by Ralf Paus of the University of Manchester has found that applying sandalwood to the scalp can prolong human hair growth. In their paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the group describes experiments they conducted with the synthetic material and human skin samples, and what they found. Credit: CC0...
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Does biotin for hair growth work?
Biotin, or B7, is an essential B vitamin that helps the body get energy and nutrients from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Gastrointestinal bacteria usually produce enough biotin to meet bodily needs. Many foods also contain small amounts of biotin, including whole wheat, egg yolks, nuts, and legumes. Biotin and hair growth While biotin has become popular for...
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Study sheds light on regulation of hair growth across the entire body
To paraphrase the classic poem, no hair is an island entire of itself. Instead, University of California, Irvine scientists have discovered that all hairs can communicate with each other and grow in coordination across the entire body. This is regulated by a single molecular mechanism that adjusts by skin region to ensure efficient hair growth...
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