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    Glossarycloning

    process of creating an exact genetic replica of an organism

    Cloning is the process of creating an exact genetic replica of a biological entity, such as a cell, tissue, or entire organism. This is achieved by copying the DNA of the original entity, resulting in a new organism or cell that has the same genetic material. In the context of hair and alopecia, cloning could potentially be used to replicate hair follicles to treat hair loss.

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      community Closing in on one year on Min+Fin

      in Progress Pictures  745 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared progress after one year using Minoxidil 5% topical and 1 mg Finasteride pills daily, along with vitamin D3 supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and are now growing their hair out again.

      community Seems like hair cloning has existed for a while

      in Technology  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair cloning claims by Dr. Gho are widely considered a scam, with skepticism about the effectiveness of his hair stem cell transplantation. Users suggest that if it were effective, wealthy individuals would opt for it over traditional methods like FUE transplants.

      community Dr. Tsuji Hair Cloning Exclusive Interview

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 8 months ago
      Hair cloning for hair loss is unlikely to be available or affordable in the next 10 years. Current treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are still the main options, with skepticism about new advancements.

      community Unpopular Opinion: hair cloning kind of sucks as a potential future cure.

      in Technology  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair cloning is seen as a distant and potentially less relevant solution for hair loss due to its high cost, invasiveness, and the advancement of other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Many believe that by the time hair cloning becomes viable, other less invasive and more effective treatments will be available.