The possibility of hair cloning transplant as an alternative to currently available hair restoration solutions such as hair transplant surgery and medical treatment has yet to become a reality, at least within the next few years.
Dr. Robert Elliot of the Pacific Hair Institute, one of the world's most experienced physicians in the treatment of hair loss, developed an idea for hair cloning in 1998, based on the fact that there are two types of stem cells which cause hair to grow. His concept involved cloning both types of cells and injecting a mixture of them into the scalp in order to promote the growth of normal, full-size hairs. Using this theory as basis, Dr. Elliot collaborated with prominent research scientist Dr. Richard Dana to explore the possibility of hair cloning.
While the research showed some measure of success, Dr. Elliot believes that functional hair cloning transplant in large numbers is not a possibility within the near future. Currently, the Pacific Hair Institute provides individuals suffering from hair loss and baldness a range of effective hair restoration options.
The paper presented by Dr. Dana to the Hair and Wool Society which details the experiments conducted can be downloaded from the Pacific Hair Institute website, http://www.pacifichairinstitute.com. For more information, call the institute at 1-800-990-4247.
