Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Stem cells hold new hope for baldness

Stem cells hold new hope for baldness

Updated: December 8, 2014 09:22 IST
G. RAVIKIRAN
Source: thehindu.com



New procedures are being evolved in different therapies and surgical methods to extend the benefits of stem cell research and its applications to the needy people with better and effective results. “This has not only revolutionised bio-technology sector as a whole but also contributed immensely to the therapeutic procedures in a variety of areas. Cosmetology is no exception to this and people are deriving lot of benefit out of this,” said cosmetologist Dr. G. Radhika Reddy.

Addressing an awareness meeting held at their newly established Angels Advanced Clinic at Ramalingapuram here on Sunday, Dr. Reddy said the biggest advantage with the Stem cells cause a healthy multiplication of cells in a specific part of the body where it would be introduced. This had indeed become a boon for the public seeking natural relief from various illnesses including skin and hair related disorders. In the case of chronic problem of hair loss, Dr. Radhika said that the stem cell would be injected into the scalp in the form of a liquid.

It would reactivate the weakened hair roots leading to re-growth and new growth of hair.