Molecule found to signal hair growth

A recent study identifies a molecule called laminins-511 that tells hair follicles to start the growing cycle. This protein is a messenger that signals hair follicles to grow hair. The only problem is that it's in mice, so further investigation is needed to see if the same applies for humans. Studies on laminins-511 on human hair growth are underway and results could be expected in the next two years.

Read original article here: http://www.menshealth.com/health/latest-research-hair-loss

Bone marrow drug regrows hair in Alopecia areata

A recent study found that a drug used to treat bone marrow diseases capable of regrowing hair in people suffering from alopecia areata. Full regrowth of hair was seen after taking the drug for five months.

Read the full article at BBC news: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-28834058

Does fat under skin affect hair loss?

Article summary: "A new discovery showing how hair growth activated fat tissue growth in the skin below the hair follicle could lead to the development of a cream to dissolve fat. The world first research confirmed that changes in the hair growth cycle led to fluctuations in the thickness of the underlying fat layer of the skin -- essentially meaning that the skin can regulate fat production."

Read full article from Science Direct here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140401102709.htm

Arthritis drug spurs hair growth

Link to full article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140619125329.htm

Is Prostaglandin D2 the cause for Male Pattern Baldness?

Would he use a drug  to
block prostaglandin d2
buildup?

As many have probably read or heard, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania published an article in Science Translational Medicine Journal which reveals that hair loss or androgenic alopecia may be linked with elevated levels of a substance known as prostaglandin D2. The results of this study might result in effective treatment for people suffering from hair loss.
The scientists discovered that during normal follicle cycling, prostaglandin D2 levels increase immediately preceding the regression phase which suggests that it has an inhibitory effect on hair growth. In addition to this, males diagnosed with androgenic alopecia are also affected by abnormal levels of prostaglandin D2 which has a tendency to constantly accumulate in areas of androgenic baldness.
Highly increased levels of prostaglandin D2 will lead to inflammation around hair follicles which eventually causes the hair to fall out. The discovery sheds light on the phenomenon (observed in androgenic alopecia patients of both sexes) of the growth of connective tissue around hair follicles - the cause of the miniaturization of hair follicles and eventual hair loss.
It is, however, to early to rule out other factors believed to cause hair loss such as DHT, but this research will hopefully result in the development of a drug beneficial to those suffering from hair loss.