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Hair loss is a common problem these days affecting millions of people worldwide due to the modern day lifestyle. Recently, a Taiwanese research team of National Taiwan University claimed that they have developed a hair serum that could potentially restore hair in just 20 days. But is it real, and has it been tested on humans? Let’s find out the facts here.
Researchers at National Taiwan University discovered that fat cells under the skin can send signals to hair follicles. They found that when skin is slightly injured, these fat cells release fatty acids like oleic acid and palmitoleic acid, which can activate dormant hair follicle stem cells.
In mouse experiments, applying this serum daily on their shaved or treated skin, results the visible hair regrowth in about 20 days. The researchers have patented the formula and are planning to do the human clinical trials in coming days.
Dermatologists highlight that these findings are only in mice so far. Human hair is biologically different, and hair loss is influenced by hormones, genetics, age, and scalp health, which have not been addressed in these experiments.
The “20 Days Hair Regrowth” result applies only to animal models, where hair grows faster. Realistic hair regrowth in humans will likely take longer.
No human clinical trials are done yet: The serum has not been proven safe or effective for human scalp hair.
Limited evidence only: So far, results are based on mice and limited self-testing by the lead researcher.
Uncertain effectiveness for common baldness: It is unknown whether the serum will work for androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness), as it only targets dormant but intact follicles.
The serum is a promising scientific breakthrough in regenerative medicine.
It highlights an interesting biological insight: fat cells under the skin can influence hair growth through fatty acid signaling.
However, it is not yet a proven cure for baldness. Rumors or claims about regrowing hair in just 20 days in humans are premature and speculative.
Anyone interested should wait for results from human clinical trials before considering this treatment.
The Taiwanese hair serum might be a potential future solution for hair loss, but as of now, it is under experiment and clinically not tested in humans. While it is exciting, anyone looking for quick hair regrowth solutions should remain patient and must rely on tested and proven treatments until more scientific and clinical data is available instead of replying on unverified claims.
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