Eye drug could be used for hair loss
A SIDE EFFECT of a common eye drug could lead to its use as a baldness treatment, say researchers.
Lumigan is administered as eye drops to patients with glaucoma, a condition caused by excess fluid in the eye that leads to vision loss.
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But it has one marked side effect – it can stimulate the growth of eyelashes.
The new research suggests the active ingredient in Lumigan, bimatoprost, has the same effect on the scalp.
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Tests identified a previously unknown molecular signalling pathway linked to hair growth from follicles.
Trials are now under way to see whether bimatoprost can reverse hair loss in both men and women. If successful, it may not be long before the drug is re-marketed as a baldness treatment.
Lead scientist Professor Valerie Randall, from the University of Bradford, said: "Bimatoprost is known to stimulate eyelash growth and is already used clinically for this purpose. We wanted to see whether it would have the same effect on scalp hair, as the two types of follicle are very different.
"Our findings show bimatoprost does stimulate growth in scalp hair follicles and therefore could offer a new approach for treating hair loss disorders."
Comments
by Anorexorcist
Saturday, October 27 2012, 12:14PM
“And could be manufactured in Plymouth? Or, could undergo trials in Plymouth? Has been trialled at Plymouth Uni? How about:
Plymstock man cured of Glaucoma is considering getting a perm?
Slow news day then?”
by DoWhatNow
Saturday, October 27 2012, 10:44AM
“Please, Herald - what on earth does the picture have to do with the article? Sort it out!!”