Stem cell-related treatments and drugs like RCGD423 and WAY are being tested for hair growth. Clinics are conducting tests on patients who haven't had previous treatments.
Japanese scientists discovered ABM cells, enabling successful human hair follicle cloning, potentially curing hair loss. The treatment may be available in Japan by 2028, but it will be expensive and require travel.
Pelage Pharmaceuticals announced positive Phase 2a trial results for PP405 in hair loss therapy. The conversation discusses the delay in publishing full results and the need for further trials and approvals.
The user has been dermarolling and applying argan oil with peppermint or rosemary oil, noticing baby hair growth on the hairline. They are questioning if this indicates treatment success or faster hairline recession.
Transplanting mice skin to humans is not feasible due to immune rejection, but some suggest genetic modification or immune suppression could make it possible. Xenograft hair transplants are discouraged.
Calecim (PTT-6) Advanced Hair System is a 6-week hair restoration product using stem cell-derived ingredients to stimulate hair growth. Users are skeptical, calling it overpriced and ineffective, suggesting alternatives like LLLT devices or PRP treatments.
The conversation discusses hair loss and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users suggest scalp massages, warm showers, and other methods to address scalp tension and tight spots, with some mentioning the potential effects of medications like escitalopram and probiotics.
The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments, including Setipiprant, Bimatoprost, and Follicept. The user encourages signing up for Follicept, which may come to market soon.
The conversation discusses new research on hair growth by Dr. Maksim Plikus, with a call for clinical trials to begin. No specific treatments are mentioned.
The efficacy of degrading the androgen receptor through dermal application in DP cells, a delivery system for topical drugs that involves dissolving microneedles, and rosemary oil as an alternative anti-androgen.
Adipose fat cells and stem cells may help treat hair loss by restoring the scalp's thickness. Treatments like NanoFat injections and Botox are discussed for their potential to promote hair growth.
The acne medication Winlevi, which contains Clascoterone, is available in the U.S. and may slow down hair loss until a higher concentration treatment, Breezula, is released.
Excess sebum rich in cholesterol and triglycerides can lead to hair loss through inflammation, with treatments like Ciclopirox shampoo, Benzoyl Peroxide shampoo, and Clindamycin gel recommended for managing conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis. Pioglitazone is suggested for Lichen Planopilaris, while Omega-3s and reducing processed foods may improve sebum quality, though genetic factors play a significant role.
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
User discusses scalp micropigmentation for denser hair appearance and its benefits compared to lifelong treatments. Special ink is used, which can fade and blur over time but can be topped up.
A new topical medication, Clascoterone, shows promise for hair loss, improving hair count significantly. Trials for Breezula are ending, but sign-ups for PP405 trials are available for 2026.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
JW0061 shows superior hair growth results compared to existing treatments, with significant increases in hair follicles. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is crucial for hair growth, and JW0061 activates this pathway effectively.
Hair transplant recipients are concerned about whether dormant follicles are permanently damaged by incisions, but some believe undamaged follicles could still regrow if a treatment like PP405 is effective. Opinions vary on the impact of transplants on original follicles, with some suggesting treatments like finasteride can help regrow hair.
The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.
User experienced slow gains with topical fin+min, switched to topical dut+min, and considered adding Eucapil. Another user suggested DUT may be less effective topically due to high molar mass and mentioned Fluridil as a weak anti-androgen that could help.
The user switched from oral to topical finasteride with minoxidil after a hair transplant and is experiencing increased hair growth in unexpected areas like eyebrows and sideburns. They are seeking feedback from others with similar experiences.
HairClone aims to rejuvenate miniaturizing hair follicles through follicle banking and cell expansion, with treatments potentially available in the UK by 2022. The process involves extracting, storing, and cloning hair follicles, but full regenerative treatments will take many years to develop.
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
Pelage is delaying the start of phase 3 trials for PP405 to 2026 due to necessary regulatory processes, despite having $120 million in funding. Users discuss the potential of PP405 for hair regrowth, with some expressing skepticism and others hopeful for new treatments like Breezula.
Stem-cell hair transplants could potentially create thousands of grafts from a single donor graft, offering a solution for hair loss with DHT-resistant hair. Companies like Stemson Therapeutics and OrganTech are working on this technology, which may become available in the future, possibly reducing the cost and making it widely accessible.
The conversation discusses whether a longtime NW7 scalp has vellus hairs under a microscope or is completely smooth. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.