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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
Both FollicularUnit Transplantation (FUT) and FollicularUnit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
PP405, a topical treatment, shows promise for hair growth by activating inactive follicles, with 66% of participants experiencing positive results. The treatment is well-tolerated and may proceed directly to Phase 3 trials, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride.
Longitudinal partial follicularunit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicularunit, 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.
A human trial involving verteporfin for hair regeneration, with the results showing some regrowth of 1-2 hairs in an area where a follicularunit was extracted. The conversation also suggested that future studies should involve higher doses and more frequent injections.
The post discusses a user's six-year progress with finasteride and a FollicularUnit Transplant (FUT) for hair loss. The user shared before and after photos in reverse order, leading to confusion, but overall, the community responded positively to the user's hair regrowth.
The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (FollicularUnit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.