When the team tested their device on Sprague-Dawley rats, they found that it resulted to a higher follicle density and longer hair shaft, while comparing the results with those of conventional medical treatments. A different set of results were from tests on genetically defective nude mice that showed how the device could improve a couple of factors that sequentially caused the increase in number of hair follicles and promoted hair regeneration.
The researchers claim that the device does not cause any side effects-a major advantage over existing medical treatment methods for baldness that cause major side effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, and anxiety. "It's a self-activated system, very simple and easy to use. The energy is very low so it will cause minimal side effects," said Wang. "I think this will be a very practical solution to hair regeneration." The team plans to execute clinical trials on humans soon.
