A Phase 1 update for the HMI 115 clinicaltrial, which involves 16 participants and is expected to end in July 2023; as well as changes to the recruitment process, including treatment protocols with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The safety and effectiveness of RU-58841 as a hair loss treatment, with some users reporting side effects like chest pains, while others had positive results. The original research on RU-58841 was likely stopped due to financial issues, not safety concerns.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
A product called "PP405 Hair Follicle Serum" is being sold on Shopee, claiming to cure baldness without clinicaltrials or FDA approval, but users are skeptical and refer to it as "snake oil." Some users discuss testing the product's contents, while others share their experiences with hair loss treatments like finasteride.
Hair follicle regenerative therapy is being developed, with clinicaltrials planned in Japan, potentially allowing for hair cloning and eliminating the need for treatments like finasteride. If successful, the treatment could be available in Japan by 2025, but widespread access and affordability may take longer.