Hair loss is a huge problem. Millions of individuals suffer from the loss of their locks every year. Many methods of regrowth and renewal are tried with little to no success being achieved. Hairpieces can prove to be an embarrassing alternative for some, and too expensive for others. There is an answer for all the failed attempts at hair replacement and all the money wasted on useless oils, gels, and head massages.
The basic concept surrounding hair cloning is that healthy, good hair follicles are removed from the head. They are then brought to a laboratory and stimulated in order to promote them to grow new hair. This new hair is then replanted back on to the scalp where it is projected that it will continue to grow.
Hair cloning itself uses ‘seeds’ of hair in order to reproduce hair. What many scientists have admitted is that this procedure is still in the experiment stages. The DNA that is involved with harvesting and growing these follicles is very difficult to replicate. Further, much of this DNA tends to get harmed in the harvesting process. The good follicles that are not damaged have a very low percentage rate of success in reproduction.
If the process goes well and the follicles can reproduce themselves in the lab, there are one or two obstacles to replanting them on the scalp. Sometimes the follicles do not take and die off when replanted. In the instances where the whole process is successful and hair regrowth is realized, there is sometimes issues with hairlines. The new hair growth is not accustomed with its new location. Since it was grown in a laboratory, it does not have the same unwritten boundaries as if it were regenerated while on the scalp.
The problem is that the individual may end up with too much hair, or patchy growths of hair. This may not seem like a huge problem for some with too much hair, but it can prove to be a bit bothersome if the hair grows over on to the face. Patchy hair growths can occur because the hair is a free agent, so to speak. The hair will not necessarily take in a uniform pattern on the scalp. Some areas may get too much growth, and other areas may not get any growth at all.
Scientists have not pulled the wool over anyone’s eyes. They have made it perfectly clear that this procedure is in the experimental stages and more research and development will be necessary. Although the news of even partially being able to grow new air through hair cloning is positive news to the millions that suffer from hair loss.
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