Hair Regrowth: New Research Targets ‘Root’ Cause of Baldness
Baldness can be a difficult situation to be in. Many have tried several over-the-counter remedies and failed to get desired results. Thanks to a new research, there could finally be a satisfactory solution to the problem. The research promises to reverse baldness using nanoparticles. The researchers say the primary causes of baldness are oxidative stress and insufficient circulation. They described these problems as the “root” cause of baldness. But most of the available remedies don’t focus on improving these conditions. Researchers have developed a technology that uses microneedles to deliver cerium nanoparticles to curb both issues.
The most common hair loss condition is known as androgenic alopecia, also called male- or female- pattern baldness. For people who have this condition, hair loss is permanent. There are not enough blood vessels around the follicle, which anchors each hair into the skin, to deliver essential nutrients and other molecules. The second problem is triggered when there is an accumulation of reactive oxygen species in the scalp. Previous research has shown that cerium-containing nanoparticles can remove excess reactive oxygen species.
The researchers said in the study, published by the American Chemical Society, that they tried to find a minimally invasive way to deliver cerium-containing nanoparticles near hair roots to promote hair regrowth. So, they developed the dissolvable microneedle patch.
The patches were tested on mice. Both traditional treatments and the microneedle patch were able to trigger the development of new blood vessels around hair follicles. The patch, however, gave quicker results. Now, the researchers hope to conduct additional research to explore the potential use of these nanoparticles on humans.
For now, the researchers say their findings are encouraging and indicate that microneedle patches may be a viable way to reverse baldness in the future.
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The mysterious peak of Cerro El Cono, standing isolated in the Sierra del Divisor, a mountainous border between Peru and Brazil, has drawn attention of researchers for its mysterious pyramidal shape, emerging from the plain and protruding from the virgin lowland forest. In the Andes mountain range, the structure is visible from a distance of up to 250 miles (400 kilometers) on clear days. Because of its remote location, Cerro El Cono’s origins have remained a mystery. Some reports suggest that “The cone hill” may just be a peculiar rock structure, while others speculate that it may be an extinct volcano.
Origin Theories
According to research featured in La República, the 1310-foot-tall Corro El Cono is a spiritual entity for the local tribes. It is respected as an Andean Apu, a secret mountain believed to hold protective powers for the people living in its vicinity.
Some researchers speculate it as an extinct volcano due to its distinct shape, but this hypothesis remains unconfirmed due to limited research and accessibility issues in this area.
Another explanation — one for which there is no evidence — is that Cerro El Cono sits on the ruins of a pyramid built by ancient Indigenous tribes.
Conservation challenges
To combat threats of environmental degradation due to illegal logging, gold mining, and poaching, Sierra del Divisor National Park was created in 2015. But recent surveys show, this protected park has failed to deliver the promised threat removal.
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