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In Two Years There Could be a Cure for Baldness

by Savitha C Muppala on  August 20, 2012 at 11:20 PM Menīs Health News
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In two years we may have a lotion that will cure baldness.

The lotion will work by stopping the effects of a single enzyme, called prostaglandin D2 (PGD2), which inhibits hair growth.
In Two Years There Could be a Cure for Baldness
In Two Years There Could be a Cure for Baldness

Scientists have already begun discussions with several drugs firms about creating the anti-baldness product.

This new research is not just about stopping hair loss but also helping bald men regrow the hair on their heads.



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