New Scientific Discovery For Hair Loss

New research brings hope for an effective baldness treatment to stimulate hair regrowth. Scientists have identified a tiny molecule called microRNA that shows promise for treating genetic hair loss conditions like male pattern baldness.

A study published in the journal PNAS found that increasing levels of a specific microRNA called miR-205 can soften hair follicle stem cells. As we age, these stem cells naturally become stiffer, leading to hair loss. By softening the cells, miR-205 allowed for increased hair regrowth in animal models in just 10 days.

Animal models have provided invaluable information in the pursuit of medical knowledge and alleviation of human suffering. The foundations of our basic understanding of disease pathophysiology and human anatomy can largely be attributed to preclinical investigations using various animal models.

miR-205 represents an entirely new approach to treat baldness by targeting the structural changes in follicle stem cells. The effects were seen rapidly, This suggests miR-205 could reverse miniaturization and aging effects in follicles.