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31st October 2015
01:35pm GMT

Dr Angela Christiano was undertaking work that examined the impact of JAK inhibitors on hair follicles as a means to cure alopecia and her results were encouraging.
Mice were used in the experiment and the scientists discovered that those subjects who were administered JAK inhibitors actually grew new hair within just 10 days.
How does is it work? The substance administered to the mice hinders the Janus Kinase enzyme, found inside hair follicles, and acts as a stimulus for growth.
Don't expect a product to hit the shelves of your local pharmacy just yet, as always there are kinks that need to be ironed out, but it's an encouraging step in the right direction.Explore more on these topics: