Balding men could grow hair back in weeks thanks to ‘miracle potion’ – Daily Star

Bald blokes will no longer have to look like Dr Evil thanks to a "miracle potion".

Scientists found that stem cells from fat can help hair grow back on slapheads, like the baddie in the Austin Powers movies.

The topical solution is ideal for those suffering from androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as male-pattern baldness.

Participants in a recent clinical trial who put the potion on their scalp twice a day for 16 weeks were found to have "significant increase" in hair count.

Scientists found the proteins secreted from stem cells helped to increase the size of the hair follicle during hair development.

Professor Sang Yeoup Lee, from Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital in South Korea said: "Our findings suggest that the application of the solution has enormous potential for hair regrowth in patients with AGA, by increasing both hair density and thickness.

"The next step should be to conduct similar studies to confirm the beneficial effects on hair growth."

Pattern baldness is caused by genetic, hormonal and environmental factors, and affects around 50% of all men and almost as many women over the age of 50.

The condition, while not life-threatening, can destroy a person's self-esteem and cause severe psychological problems.

While various over-the-counter medications can treat hair loss, these products often cause side effects including loss of libido and erectile dysfunction.

The stem cell "potion" could provide a healthier alternative for those desperate to get back a full head of hair.

Anthony Atala, of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, in North Carolina, said: "For the millions of people who suffer from male-pattern baldness, this small clinical trial offers hope of a treatment.

"The topical solution created from proteins secreted by stem cells found in fat tissue proves to be both safe and effective.

"We look forward to further findings that support this work."

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