A potential new cure for baldness has been found using a drug that was originally intended to treat a fragile bones condition called osteoporosis.

Researchers found that the drug stimulated hair follicles, causing them to grow.

It contains a compound which targets a protein that impedes hair growth resulting in baldness.

Clinical trials still need to be conducted to ensure that the drug would be safe for people to use.

Hair loss

The current most effective method for treating baldness is getting hair transplants.

Hair loss is something that affects many people. However, it has varying degrees of permanence.

It can be caused by

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