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January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
The research created a model to understand humanhair growth cycle, which can help diagnose and treat hair growth disorders and test potential hair growth drugs.
Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hairfollicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants have side effects and limitations. There is hope for future advancements in stem cell therapy and hairfollicle regeneration, though skepticism about their effectiveness and timeline persists.
PP405 may damage hairfollicles if used long-term, suggesting cycling might be necessary. Combining it with finasteride could help maintain hair growth.
Chinese researchers have successfully created hairfollicles in vitro, potentially offering unlimited hair for transplantation and a cure for hair loss. They plan to test these follicles in vivo on human scalps.
Japanese scientists discovered ABM cells, enabling successful humanhairfollicle cloning, potentially curing hair loss. The treatment may be available in Japan by 2028, but it will be expensive and require travel.