In the News – Reduce Fat and Prevent Hair Loss with a Cream?

Snippet from the article:

In a major breakthrough, scientists have discovered that the protein that activates hair follicle growth also inhibits fat production, paving way for development of a cream that could make you thinner and prevent hair loss at the same time.

The research confirmed that changes in the hair growth cycle led to fluctuations in the thickness of the underlying fat layer of the skin – meaning that the skin can regulate fat production.

“The specific chemicals identified in this study could be produced synthetically and used in creams for topical application to the skin to modulate growth of fat beneath the skin,” said Rodney Sinclair from the University of Melbourne and Epworth Hospital in Australia.

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Well, I guess we’ll have to wait and see if there’s a new fat reducer / hair loss prevention cream that makes it to market in the coming years.