Anti-Uban Injection Trends In China, Can Hair Really Go Back To Black?

JAKARTA - A unique beauty trend has again stolen attention in China. An actress named Guo Tong (37) recently caused a stir after admitting to undergoing injection treatment which is claimed to be able to turn gray hair black.

In a video uploaded on Douyin (TikTok version in China), Guo explained that the gray hair that appears is not due to hereditary factors, but an unhealthy lifestyle and psychological stress.

"My blood is not due to hereditary factors, but due to irregular lifestyles, emotional stress, and period of psychological stress. It all had an impact on my hair," Guo said in his video, quoted from the Daily Mail page.

Guo said he had completed ten injection treatments, although he was absent due to work. The results are not yet clear because they had painted black hair. However, according to Guo, there are positive signs.

"The doctor has taken a photo of the development. Some of the roots of the hair have just grown black, there are one or two strands that have returned to color from the previous white. I am very happy to see them," he said.

Guo added that this treatment was carried out because he was worried about his appearance as an actress. However, he did not disclose the costs that had to be incurred.

"Instead of worrying about the increase in gray hair every day, I would rather leave it to professionals. If it works, I would love to share my experience. Otherwise, I think the money is lost, it's kind of paying taxes," said Guo.

According to a Yangtse News report, Guo is undergoing treatment at Yueyang Hospital, Shanghai. The dermatologist at the hospital said the injection used adenosilkobalamin, a type of vitamin B12 which is believed to stimulate the formation of melanin, a natural pigment that determines the color of hair, skin, and eye.

Treatment is given regularly, usually once a week for three to six months. Despite attracting attention, dermatologists still doubt this claim.

Dr Magnus Lynch, a dermatologist, said it was difficult to determine whether the visible results came from the vitamin content or the micro-needling method that is often used at the same time.

Meanwhile, an aesthetic doctor from London, Dr Munir Somji, also claimed that gray hair could be returned to black by injecting an exosom into the scalp.

"Scopically, white hair can turn black again. Eksosom is able to stimulate melanocyte punca cells that were previously boarding houses to return to producing pigments," explained Dr Somji in a video.

Some netizens who tried to admit to seeing the changes, although the results varied. However, other experts emphasize that clinical evidence is still minimal.

"There is no strong scientific evidence that the decomposition or injection of B12 can consistently restore gray hair. Claiming this as a gray medicine is still too early." said Dr Ed Robinson, a non-employed cosmetic expert.

The phenomenon of injecting gray hair is clearly attracting attention, especially for those who want to maintain their appearance. Even so, experts remind the public to remain careful and not immediately believe in claims that have not been proven medically.