Hair Loss Cures Treatment News - Stem Cell cure for Bald Pates

Berlin Technical University Researchers in Germany have grown the worlds first artificial hair follicles from stem cells which were created from animal cells and were somewhat thinner than normal, but the teams were optimistic they could grow human hairs from stem cells within a year.

As per Roland Lauster Interviews, said that, within five years millions of could grow new hair from their own stem cells and have it implanted in their hair-loss sufferersbald spots.

Stem cells are the body's master cells. When manipulated in a lab they can be grown into any tissue in the human body from blood to bone and even whole organs.

Current treatments for baldness include hair plugs where stronger hair follicles from the side and back of the head are transplanted to the bald spots.

However, the treatment takes five to 10 hours and would need to be performed repeatedly to create a natural appearance.

He said that, "Since 1950 the number of new chemicals used in cosmetics has risen 500-fold, and so has the need for animals to be experimented upon to ensure they are safe for humans. This could well do away with the need for them to suffer."