Science Advances, may lay the groundwork for future hair regrowth treatments that are more effective and less invasive than the current options.Hair loss is commonly associated with getting older.
However, it can also be due to hormonal changes, as well as environmental and genetic factors.Key treatments for hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride.
While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved both treatments, neither is particularly effective, and both require frequent reapplication. As the authors of the present study note, “Both are designed not for hair loss treatment but serendipity.”As a consequence, scientists are exploring alternative ways to stimulate hair regrowth.