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September 2015 in “Therapeutic Delivery”
Active transdermal technologies in cosmetics help deliver skin treatments effectively, but their safety and effectiveness depend on skin type and treatment choice.
The conversation discusses future hair loss treatments, with mentions of dutasteride potentially gaining FDA approval and increased popularity. Skepticism remains about significant advancements due to limited funding and reliance on cosmetic companies.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Eucapil (fluridil) is approved as a cosmetic hair-care agent in Europe, but users question the level of testing required for approval.
CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.
Most scalp serums are ineffective for hair loss, with Nécessaire’s “The Scalp Serum” being the only one showing noticeable results, though it's not worth the cost. For androgenetic alopecia, clinical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are necessary, while caffeine and capixyl may offer some benefits.
The reasoning for GSK's approval of dutasteride for hair loss in Japan and South Korea but not the US, with alternatives such as finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841 mentioned.