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      community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.

      community Are these new follicle?

      in Finasteride  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is questioning if black points on their scalp are new hair follicles. They are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.

      community What is the deal with "longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation"

      in Transplants  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to be overharvested without noticeable hair loss. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or if it's theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.

      community What is this pigmentation around my follicles?

      in Chat  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses potential causes of pigmentation around hair follicles, suggesting sebum buildup, autoimmune conditions, or dermatitis. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with a recommendation to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis.