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August 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology”
The flap assay grows the most natural hair but takes the longest, the chamber assay is hard work but gives dense, normal hair, and the patchassay is quick but creates poorly oriented hair with some issues.
A recent discovery in hair cloning identified a previously unknown cell type essential for hair follicle growth, which could potentially make lab-grown hair viable if translated to humans. However, skepticism remains due to past delays and the challenges of replicating results in humans and making the process affordable.
People are discussing JXL-069 (PP405) for hair loss, with some experimenting with a 0.05% topical gel. Concerns about safety and efficacy persist due to limited testing and lack of official approval.
The user regrets their hair transplant after 5 months due to patchy and thin hair, despite starting finasteride at the same time. Many recommend waiting 12-18 months for results and using finasteride and minoxidil before and after the transplant.
The conversation discusses a small patch of missing hair and whether treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 could help. The user is seeking advice on addressing this specific hair issue.
Keratin fusion bonds are discussed as an alternative to clip-on hair patches for men with diffused thinning. The conversation explores different styling options for hair loss.