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The Exciting Discovery
British experts have discovered a biological mechanism that they claim causes thinning hair. We’ve discussed how male pattern baldness is generally hereditary, but now there’s potential for environmental and biological factors as well.
Researchers from the University of Manchester, a reputable institution in England, discovered this link while testing a drug to see if it boosted human scalp hair follicles in a dish. They were looking for a treatment to increase hair growth for men suffering from hair loss. Their analysis revealed that an overactivated mechanism called the Integrated Stress Response (ISR) negatively impacts hair growth.
Integrated Stress Response
The ISR allows cells to pause regular activities when stressed. When you’re stressed or in fight-or-flight mode, this response can become overactivated, causing hair follicles to lack nourishment and support, potentially leading to hair loss. This ties into the idea that reduced blood flow to hair follicles can cause hair loss, a factor previously assumed to be 100% hereditary.
Potential Treatments
Finding a way to stop the overactivation of the ISR could lead to a treatment to prevent hair loss. The researchers suggest that addressing the ISR may help, but more holistic approaches considering hereditary, environmental, and biological factors are essential.
My Opinion
This discovery is exciting but not the complete answer. While there is likely a biological component to male pattern baldness, hereditary and environmental factors are also significant. Stress, both biological and environmental, can contribute to hair loss. Potential treatments addressing these factors could be part of a hair loss protocol, but they are not yet fully developed.
Current Solutions
As it stands in 2024, hair systems remain the best solution. They offer non-surgical options with no side effects, providing the desired hair without the complexities of medical treatments.
Your Thoughts
What’s your opinion on this discovery? Do you think it’s a significant leap forward or just another exciting finding that might not lead to much? Could it eventually be part of a broader protocol to address hair loss?
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