According to a study published in the Journal PLOS Biology, scientists have identified a compound ‘WAY-316606’, to stimulate hair growth and serve as a cure for baldness. The compound was initially used for osteoporosis. Studies conducted revealed that WAY-316606 has antagonistic effect on SFRP1 protein and decreases its expression in order to stimulate the development and growth of hair follicles.
Scientist who carried out this study stated that, “ We were able to conduct our experiments with scalp hair follicles that has been generously donated by over 40 patients and have tested them in organ cultures. This makes our research clinically very relevant, as many hair research studies use only cell culture.” Minoxidil and finasteride are the only drugs, currently available for the treatment of baldness. But both the agents are associated with side effects and results in unsatisfactory…
