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Are there any new developments on the horizon?
Follicular culture, which is also sometimes referred to as cloning, is a promising area of research being pioneered in the UK. The idea is that in the future, hairs will be cultured in the laboratory, producing a solution of hair-producing cells that can be injected into the scalp.
Research has already shown that this technique is achievable in mice. However, hairs have a complex structure. At present, cultured hairs tend to be wispy and grow randomly. The challenge will be to produce good quality hair in terms of both calibre and structure so that it grows in an aesthetically pleasing and realistic manner.
Unfortunately, this technique is unlikely to be available for a number of years but it could represent an exciting new approach to treating hair loss in the future.