A cure for baldness? Stem cell researchers race to regenerate follicles from hair resistant to loss 11/11/2013
Researchers are working on regenerating hair follicles using stem cells, but a cure for baldness is still years away. Current treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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community (/r/science X-post): Stress may turn your hair grey. The appearance of grey hairs after periods of stress or skin damage could be the result of depletion of stem cells from the base of the hair follicle, according to a new study : science
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