BALDNESS MAY SOON BE A THING OF PAST.

New treatment helps re-grow hair at record rate: Polished plates and thinning thatches may one day be a thing of the past, thanks to Japanese scientists who have developed a way to grow hair follicles at a record rate. The study used two kinds of cells in silicone containers to cultivate 'hair follicle germs' - the sources of the tiny organs that grow and sustain hair. Led by Prof. Junji Fukuda at Yokohama National University, the team managed to cultivate 5,000 within just a few days, enough to replenish hair. While human tests might not be on the cards for another five years, ultimately researchers believe the technique could be used to generate luscious new locks. The technology could also help cancer patients and others with medical conditions that cause hair loss, said Fukuda, whose research was published in the journal 'Bio-materials'. "Beauty clinics currently often use hair from the occipital region (back of the head) and plant them to frontal areas with hair loss. A problem with this is that it doesn't increase the total volume of hair", Fukuda said. New treatment using the technique may be available in 10 years, the Professor said. Meanwhile, Fukuda debunked some reports suggesting McDonald's fries could help cure baldness. 
The silicone used in his study, demithylpolysiloxane, is reportedly used by the fast-food giant in its oil fryers. "I have seen online comments asking, 'how many fries would I have to eat to grow my hair?'" Fukuda told, "I did feel bad if people think eating something would do that!"
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