China: Researchers Develop Electric Comb to Stimulate Hair Growth and Reduce Baldness
A team from Beihang University developed a comb-like device that uses electric fields to stimulate hair growth and treat genetic hair loss non-surgically.
Translated by Alqyas from Al-Wasat — Original source
Chinese researchers have developed a new bioelectronic device to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss, an experimental technique that could pave the way for non-surgical approaches to treating genetic baldness. The engineering and technology-focused e+t magazine reported two days ago that a research team led by experts from Beihang University designed a comb-like device equipped with alternating electronic teeth that generate pulsating electric fields, aiming to stimulate hair follicles and enhance their activity. The researchers explained in a study published in Nature Communications on November 3 that the device combines electrical stimulation with the delivery of therapeutic agents to deep skin layers, in an effort to improve hair follicle response and promote growth. They noted that experiments showed promising results within a one-month period, compared with some traditional treatment methods. This innovation aims to develop a non-surgical therapeutic option for hair loss, particularly genetic baldness, which is one of the most common forms of hair loss and has prompted researchers to explore modern techniques to enhance hair growth.
