Hair loss is a problem that has plagued men and women from all over the world, for centuries and continues to do so. This is perhaps one of the main reasons why, globally, there are so many studies and researches being conducted about the same. This article will look at some of the newest techniques that are coming to the forefront in the world of helping people with hair loss. Stem cell therapy for hair loss Recent studies has shown that stem cells can play a crucial role in stimulating hair growth and platelet rich plasma or PRP therapy, wherein […]

When Dolly the sheep first came into the world in mid-1996, it actually opened up a world of opportunities. With cloning becoming a reality, there was the chance that a greater number of people would benefit, in a variety of ways. Today, cloning has entered and revolutionised the world of hair restoration too. However, in order to understand how cloning has changed the world of hair restoration, it is important to understand what hair cloning actually is. Hair cloning is actually emerging as a very promising treatment for genetic hair loss or androgenetic alopecia. Several doctors and researchers are actually […]

The concept of cloning has been around for a long time and when the very first cloned sheep Dolly survived successfully, the cheer and celebration was worldwide. The same method then progressed to other domains as well and today, there are major developments in the field of hair cloning. The first and the most obvious question would be what is hair cloning? Hair cloning is a treatment in which the hair follicles from a person’s head are harvested and these are then multiplied, in a controlled environment, outside the body. Once the follicles have germinated properly, they are re-implanted into […]

The domain of hair transplant and cloning is truly dynamic and there are constant researches and studies being conducted. As a matter of fact, a recent study conducted by Dr. Claire Higgins and Dr. Colin Jahoda has delved deep into the basic tenets of hair cloning and what the challenges in this path are. The article has been published in Hair Transplant Forum International and discusses the focal points that are causing hindrances. Difficulty 1: Difficulty in harvesting dermal papilla cells from humans, which can be used to self-aggregate and hence form new hair follicles Difficulty 2: The incapabilityof scientists […]

Every day, we see several people, who have lost their self-esteem and confidence, because of their hair loss and balding. However, with so many new methods being innovated each day and numerous medicines being discovered, there is always hope. In a recent presentation, Kenneth J. Washenik, MD, PhD, the clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Medical Center informed the world about quite a few new developments. He was making this presentation at the annual conference of the American Academy of Dermatology. Some of the medical advances and treatments that he spoke about, included: A. Finasteride & Minoxidil have been given […]