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Although the idea of going bald typically conjures images of aging men, hair loss affects people of all genders and ages: Hair can fall out prematurely because of genetic predisposition, drug side effects, or autoimmune disorders. A recent test of two FDA-approved drugs—ruxolitinib and tofacitinib—now suggests that a general treatment for hair loss might be on the way (Sci. Adv. 2015, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1500973). A team of researchers at Columbia University had observed that these drugs—approved for the treatment of myelofibrosis and rheumatoid arthritis, respectively—promoted hair growth when fed to mice but also impaired the animals' immune systems. So the scientists thought the compounds might work ­better when rubbed onto skin. The team shaved mice when their fur was in telogen, the resting stage of a hair follicle's growth cycle. In this stage, hair usually takes more than a month to begin growing back. But treated areas of a mouse's skin fully grew back in

Researchers at Columbia University have found a way to treat hair loss caused by an autoimmune attack in mice that may lead to an eventual cure for pattern baldness in humans, according to a study published Friday in Science Advances. The current findings are the first to provide "rapid and robust hair growth" in the studied mice, researchers from the Columbia University Medical Center report. "There aren't many compounds that can push hair follicles into their growth cycle so quickly," study author and Columbia researcher Angela M. Christiano said in a statement. "Some topical agents induce tufts of hair here and there after a few weeks, but very few compounds have this potent an effect so quickly." he Columbia's findings seem to be the first of their kind to produce such fast, robust results in less than one month. The researchers uploaded a video to the Columbia medical YouTube channel Friday to coincide with their findings: Source: Yo

Scientists are testing drugs that could be used to treat hair loss after the medications successfully reversed baldness in mice. In the mice experiments, scientists from The University of Columbia found that drugs that block the Janus kinase (JAK) family of enzymes promote "rapid and robust hair growth when applied to the skin". The researchers tested two drugs known to inhibit JAK enzymes that have already been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration: Ruxolitinib, which is usually used to treat blood diseases, and Tofacitinib, which is usually used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Both drugs caused mice to regrow significant amounts of their hair within three weeks of treatment and "rapidly awakened resting follicles out of dormancy". The researchers also tested the drugs on human hair follicles that had been developed in a lab, then skin grafted onto mice. The drugs were shown to have a similar effec

Trending News: Scientists May Have Discovered How To Regrow All Your Beautiful Hair Why Is This Important? Because this could answer the prayers of millions of men. Long Story Short Scientists have successfully tested a drug that allowed mice to regrow hair. The procedure is also said to work on humans, raising hopes that a miracle cure for baldness may be on the way. Long Story Scientists may have discovered a way to 'wake up' the hair that stops growing to cause male pattern baldness. Think Samson and Delilah, or Homer. While we may believe that hair follicles grow constantly, they actually have two phases: dormant and active. An enzyme called janus kinase (JAK) suspends hair in a rested state and for bald men the hair remains that way. But Angela Christiano of Columbia University has been experimenting with a drug that inhibits JAK, allowing hair to start growing again. In mice who received topical ruxolitinib for five days, hair regrew fully within thr

Now a new study is offering hope of a possible cure for baldness one day. Drugs on the market to grow hair were all discovered by accident – Propecia was found to grow hair as a side-effect of treating enlarged prostates, and Latisse, sold to grow eyelashes, was discovered as a side-effect of a glaucoma treatment. The study raises the possibility that drugs known as JAK inhibitors could be used to restore hair growth in multiple forms of hair loss such as that induced by male pattern baldness, and additional types that occur when hair follicles are trapped in a resting state. Researchers from the Columbia University Medical Center have tested and found excellent results on mice of two drugs promoting hair growth. Researchers are reporting progress in the quest for a drug that can regrow hair. Drugs approved by the FDA to combat cancer and rheumatoid arthritis might help in the fight against hair loss, according to new research. The two treatments which have been rec

FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Two drugs -- one approved for use in arthritis and the other approved for cancer -- may also hold potential for boosting hair growth, new animal research suggests. "The ultimate potential is a very effective topical product to rub on the scalp to help with all types of hair loss," said Dr. Luis Garza, an associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, who's familiar with the study findings. But he added, "More work needs to be done to translate these findings to a product which can be tested in a clinical trial on people." In the current study, researchers from Columbia University in New York City tested the drugs only on mice, including some with patches of human skin. If the medications work, it's not clear how much of the drugs may be needed for humans. It's also important to note that findings that look promising in animal research don't always work out as well when tested

Jayne Waddell, 34, from Glasgow, tells of how her hair fell out as a student  She trained as a semi-permanent make-up artist and set up in a wig shop Unlike other types of hair loss, alopecia is unpredictable Research has now shown that it is in fact an auto-immune disease By Jane Feinmann for the Daily Mail Published: 17:09 EST, 19 October 2015 | Updated: 01:44 EST, 20 October 2015 25 View comments Recalling the 'horrible' time she had as a first-year student when her hair fell out in handfuls, Jayne Waddell says it left her feeling 'less of a human being'. Her long, brown hair was her crowning glory, she says, but she remembers thinking that if she lost her eyebrows and eyelashes, too, she 'wouldn't want to be alive'. As well as the hair loss, her scalp felt hot and angry, '

Japan Emirates Trading Est (JET), one of the leading companies in the Middle East, distributes internationally renowned brand Kaminomoto from Japan in the UAE, as well as other countries in the Middle East, India, Africa, etc. JET has been distributing the Kaminomoto range since 2003. Founded in 1908, Kaminomoto Company is one of the most experienced and well-known manufacturers of cosmetics in Japan. It has a well-established international brand presence. People around the world are using Kaminomoto products for more than 100 years. The products are uniquely designed, combining extraordinary modern technology and traditional Japanese plants. Kaminomoto is the most popular brand in Japan. Kaminomoto has designed its products exclusively for preventing hair loss, improving the roots of the hair, accelerating hair growth and maintaining healthy hair. Dr Azmet Merchant, Managing Director of JET says: "The ingredients like Kamigen E&K, Hinokitiol & Masaki u

Hair loss is a grim reality for many older men and sometimes even young ones. These four tips will have you well on your way to dealing with it gracefully Use a hairloss shampoo and conditioner "After the age of 40, the hair reacts more sensitively to stress. The consequences: hair grows thinner and falls out prematurely, the scalp becomes more visible and the hair line recedes" says Plantur 39. Plantur 39 has a hair care range dedicated specifically to men who are over the age of forty, quite aptly called "For Hair Over Forty"! Use the Plantur 39 Phyto-Caffeine Shampoo followed by the Plantur 39 Conditioner, and for even better results, throw in the Plantur 39 Photo-Caffeine Tonic. READ MORE: Charcoal: A rising star in the male grooming space The caffeine formula used in these products makes the hair grow strong, and because it penetrates right into the hair follicle, it stops the hair from being 'tired' prematurely. Vitamin D it up! Hair

John Lamb / Getty Images EXPERT ADVICE For years, men who were losing their hair had only one option: commit to a daily combo of Rogaine and Propecia for life and hope for the best. Those who were already balding could spend a small fortune on plugs, shave their heads, or, well, deal with it. Nearly 50 million men have hereditary hair loss, and according to the American Academy of Dermatology, half of all guys will develop the condition by the time they're 50. So why don't we have a solution for going bald? "Keeping hair on all heads is a tall order, because it's not just fixing hormones, or genetics or nutrients — the process of hair growth is a multifunctional cycle of growth, loss and regrowth, and it's different cycle for each individual," says Dr. Paul Jarod Frank, a dermatologist in New York City. And while there's still no magic pill to suddenly transform a bare head, there are cutting edge innovations that doctors say could keep the hair

Click here to learn how to advertise on this site and for ad rates. Health Tips Author: Staff Editor Last Updated: Oct 15, 2015 - 8:36:54 AM (HealthNewsDigest.com) - It doesn't matter whether you're a man or a woman. Hair loss can be devastating. Androgenic alopecia, or pattern baldness, is the most widespread type of hair loss in men. Almost 2/3rds of men will experience this, with noticeable hair loss by age 35. Pattern baldness can also hit women, but it's more subtle, with most women experiencing diffuse hair loss later in life. The History Of Hair Loss There was a time when hair loss was thought to be caused by an abundance of testosterone, the male sex hormone. However, the real culprit is a derivative of testosterone, called dihydrotestosterone or DHT. DHT-sensitive hair follicles will shrink and have a reduced lifespan. Over time, the follicles will stop producing hair altogether. When this happens, remaining hair falls out and pattern baldness d

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Theradome, Inc. recently named Nanjing XJS Ltd. as its master distributor of the Theradome™ laser hair regrowth helmet in the Chinese market. Nanjing XJS Ltd., a distributor of several international high-end home-use medical devices in China, sells in hundreds of pharmacies, shops, hospitals and retail outlets throughout China. Through the partnership, the Theradome™ products will be featured in all those channels and Chinese online shopping channels. Theradome, which has been a successful new product in USA, is sold at more than 200 Bosley Medical terminals. "The 678nm laser light used by Theradome stimulates the mitochondria at the base of the hair follicle, where the stem cells that grow hair are located," Dr. Tamim Hamid, CEO and inventor of Theradome, explained the uniqueness of Theradome. In the Chinese hair care market which boasts a market value of RMB 33.6 billion ($5.5 billion), sales of Western hair-loss treatments

Hair tends to change as we age. This could result to hair loss, hair thinning or hair gradually turning gray. Gray hair is known to first appear during one's 30s, and half of the people in their 50s have 50-percent gray hair. This makes you appear older than your actual age.  Because of this, some dye their hair for aesthetic purposes. Hair colorants, though, bring about skin irritation, allergic reaction and hair breakage. Fear, stress and other emotions may determine how our hair will look. Stress could make us lose our crowning glory. There is also the case of premature gray hair. According to well-known dermatologist Jeffrey Benabio, premature hair graying is nothing but a process where the pigment is not being made from the cells which produce color. Reasons Several reasons are attributed to premature gray hair. Genetic. The child (offspring) is more prone to have gray hair earlier in life if his/her parent has gray hair in the early stages. Our hair turns gr

Photo: Eric Anthony Johnson/Getty Images It's not easy being a hairstylist. Not only do they have to navigate delicate matters of length with extremely particular clients ("Can you go, like, a third of a centimeter shorter?"), but sometimes they must also be the bearer of bad news, like informing someone that they have a small bald spot on the back of their head. Good luck with that. Since bald spots don't itch or hurt, people often don't realize they have one (or two) until someone else points it out, says Paradi Mirmirani, M.D., an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California at San Francisco who specializes in hair disorders. And then they may not be in the privacy of their own bathroom where they can yell and cry. The culprit is alopecia areata, an immune condition that leads to coin-size bare patches. It can happen anywhere you have hair — your scalp, eyebrows, facial hair, pubic hair. Some people who come to Dr. Mirm

My hair has never been my "thing." At best, it's been a nondescript cranial ornament, neither framing my large head nor taking on any sort of interesting, aesthetically pleasing form. Some say my blue eyes are my signature, or the strange set of beauty marks across my left cheek–I spin it as my one commonality with Cindy Crawford­–but I've always longed to be one of those guys with a famously good head of hair. You know the ones: Brad Pitt (the Juliette Lewis years), Hugh Grant (Four Weddings and a Funeral), Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks), Zac Efron (High School Musicals 1-3), Justin Bieber (any era, really). What these gentlemen have in common is not just their enviable hair, but an inherent power to positively influence people's opinion of them with a hereditary feature. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below It's for this reason that I panicked when I first noticed my hair thinning after moving to New York City two years ago. Always uncontrollab

When it comes to the sensitive topic of hair loss, conventional wisdom dictates there's only a couple things you can do. You can chalk it up to genetics, and let nature take its course. But if you want to enlist a more hands-on approach, there's Rogaine and Propecia. While both products have been approved by the FDA to help manage hair loss and are widely used — in addition to routinely being endorsed by physicians and hair stylists alike — Propecia, in particular, comes with a host of emasculating side effects, like erectile dysfunction, decreased sexual drive, issues with achieving orgasms, and even neurological problems like depression and anxiety. Which leads us to an obvious question: why should you have to give up confidence in the bedroom in the name of keeping what mother nature gave you? That's how and why friends Roland Peralta (a beauty industry executive) and Giorgos Tsetis (a successful model and industrial engineer) came together to launch Nutraf

Hair loss is a difficult reality of chemotherapy, but that doesn't mean young cancer patients have to lose their dignity and style, too. To help kids battling the disease keep comfy and cool, Shelli Boggs has created an alternative to wigs called Happy Hair Bands. Because wigs can be hot and itchy for patients who have experienced hair loss, the Arizona mom developed hair bands with an open scalp for wearers to accompany with the headwear of their choosing. "The bands are an instant bond and connection with kids who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy treatments," Boggs told The Huffington Post in an email. "They really do what they say. They make everyone happy." Boggs was inspired by her stepson, who was diagnosed with cancer about four years ago, lost his hair after chemotherapy, but quickly grew it back. The regrowth period for girls who wear their hair longer may not be as short, so Boggs wanted to c

In two months Katie Hale has lost all her hair. OVER the past two months, I have lost all my hair. I'm a healthy, 23-year-old living in Sydney. I work a job I absolutely adore, I'm surrounded by even greater friends and family. I have nothing to complain about. But losing my hair absolutely broke me. Alopecia is an auto-immune disease. Essentially, instead of protecting your hair, your body recognises it as being foreign — and your immune system starts attacking and killing it off, like it would a virus. In April this year, I noticed a small bald spot about the size of a 10 cent coin at the back of my head, on the right side. It absolutely puzzled me — I'd never noticed it before, and truth be told I actually thought it was quite funny — purely because I had no idea how I got it. A day at the races. This was the day in April Katie Hale (right) noticed a small bald spot on the side of her head.Source:Supplied In August, I noticed it starting