Scientists may have found ‘cure for baldness’ after ‘caveman gene’ discovery
DR FURQAN RAJA
Hair loss can be an inevitable part of life for a lot of men, but it may well become a thing of the past.
This is because scientists have just found a possible ‘cure’ for baldness after the discovery of what’s been dubbed the ‘caveman gene’.
This discovery suggests that we humans actually do have the ability to consistently grow hair everywhere, but it’s this newly-discovered gene that results in baldness.
Scientists at the University of Utah Health and the University of Pittsburgh are now suggesting that this gene simply needs to be switched on again for a person to re-grow their hair.
This could also be a breakthrough discovery for anyone with hair loss – not just men – such as those who are undergoing chemotherapy or have conditions like alopecia.
Dr Nathan Clark, of the University of Utah Health, said: “Some genetic changes might be responsible for loss of hair. We have taken the creative approach of using biological diversity to learn about our own genetics.”
A study looked at the genetic codes of 62 animals, including our close cousins, apes, and gorillas, to discover why the ‘caveman gene’ leads to baldness in humans.
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This could potentially be a groundbreaking step in the right direction for those who feel like their lives have been detrimentally affected by hair loss.
Hair loss can have a pretty big effect on a person’s confidence, especially when it comes to putting themselves out there.
Three-quarters of men have said they believe it’s stopping them from finding love, while 40 percent of men say it’s affected their self-esteem.
A study of 800 men with hair loss also found that 73 percent said they were less successful in their romantic pursuits compared to their thicker-haired friends.
One in five believed that their baldness was to blame, with 32 percent taking the view that they had better luck with the ladies when they had more hair.
The study was commissioned by a specialist hair transplant surgeon for The Private Clinic of Harley Street.
He said: “Most men are already anxious around dating but hair loss forms a large part of this anxiety. Images portrayed on social media have raised unrealistic expectations and we find people comparing themselves to what they see as perfection.”
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