Dr. Vlad Ratushny, a regular columnist in the the prestigious hair transplant publication Hair Transplant Forum International, was recently featured discussing new findings in the field of hair growth biology. In this article, Dr. Ratushny describes how olfactory receptors (typically used to transmit our sense of smell) have been discovered by scientists in human skin. The researchers in the study, published in Nature Communications, showed not only that smell receptors are found in the skin, but that specific odorants (e.g. a synthetic variant of sandalwood) could potentially stimulate hair growth. Further studies will be necessary to determine whether these findings can be translated into new therapies to promote hair growth. The post Does Hair Have a Sense of Smell? appeared first on MassDerm Hair Transplant Institute. from https://mahairtransplant.com/does-hair-have-a-sense-of-smell/
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ABOUT USHair restoration surgeon and Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Vlad Ratushny MD, PhD has the expertise to provide the most advanced surgical treatments for hair loss for both men and women. Dr. Ratushny’s expertise includes the two most advanced options for hair transplantation including follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT/strip excision). In addition to being a hair restoration surgeon, Dr. Ratushny is also a Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital-trained dermatologist specializing in hair loss. Dr. Ratushny believes that it’s not enough to just be trained in the surgical techniques for hair transplantation. He prides himself on a deep understanding of men’s and women’s hair loss. |