Pluck 200 hair to grow 1,200 new ones!
In a good news for men facing incessant hair loss, researchers have discovered that by plucking 200 hair strands in a specific pattern and density, they can induce up to 1,200 replacement hairs to grow!
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have demonstrated this on a mouse. “It is a good example of how basic research can lead to a work with potential translational value,” said lead researcher Cheng-Ming Chuong.
“The work leads to potential new targets for treating alopecia, a form of hair loss,” he added.