Skin & Digital—The 2022 Startups

Pelage, backed by Google Ventures, is seen as a promising company potentially finding a cure for hair loss using stem cell activation. There is skepticism and optimism among users, with some awaiting results from ongoing trials.

Several new hair loss treatments are in development, with Cosmo Breezula and Kintor KX826 being the furthest along, expected to be commercialized by 2027. Veradermics is the only treatment in pill form, while others like KX/GT/Breezula will be topical.

A Silicon Valley-backed company aims to cure hair loss. Exciting advancements include mRNA therapies, gene editing, hair cloning, AR degraders, anti-androgens, cell-based rejuvenation, and AI-based drug discovery, with hopes for FDA approval of GT20029 within 10 years.

Stemson Therapeutics announced a breakthrough in hair growth technology using stem cells. Users discussed the potential high cost and skepticism about the treatment's accessibility.

The conversation is about experimenting with topical exosomes for hair loss treatment, alongside microneedling, Happy Head's gel-like topical, and Ordinary's hair serum. The user also mentions the availability of treatments like latanoprost and Redensyl.

Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.