British researchers found that men living in polluted areas are more likely to go bald than those breathing clean air. A new study shows the toxins and carcinogens in things like cigarette smoke and pollution can damage hair growth by blocking the mechanism that produce the protein from which hair is made.
The team noted disruption in the process of hair growth, caused by oxidative stress, which destroys cells and is made worse by the effects of smoking and air pollution. Research shows you can reduce the effects of pollutants by eating antioxidant-rich foods, although the effects of antioxidants on hair growth have not yet been tested.
This study raises the hope that scientists may be able to develop treatments for balding men, with topical creams that are able to combat the effects of pollution on hair follicles. Until then, check out the Men's Health Grooming Awards to help you protect your assets.
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