A Small Molecule Modulator of the Wnt Pathway (SM04554) as a Potential Topical Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia

April 2017 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”

V. Deshmukh, M. Pedraza, Charlene F. Barroga, John T. Seykora, Yusuf Yazici

SM04554 Wnt pathway androgenetic alopecia topical treatment follicle numbers hair growth AGA

TLDR SM04554 may increase hair growth as a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia.

The document discusses the potential use of a small molecule modulator of the Wnt pathway, SM04554, as a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Preclinical studies on male mice and mini-pigs showed that SM04554 increased follicle numbers and hair growth compared to vehicle, indicating its potential as a topical therapy for AGA. Clinical studies were ongoing at the time of the document's publication.

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