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      community Scientists Grow Hair Using Stem Cells

       12 upvotes 11 years ago
      Scientists have grown hair using stem cells, but it's not yet affordable or ideal. Current treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are still in use.

      community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

       41 upvotes 8 years ago
      A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

      community Update and new paper from Dr tsuji

       26 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hair follicle regenerative therapy is being developed, with clinical trials planned in Japan, potentially allowing for hair cloning and eliminating the need for treatments like finasteride. If successful, the treatment could be available in Japan by 2025, but widespread access and affordability may take longer.

      community So what is the most compelling current research on a cure?

       4 upvotes 11 years ago
      Setipiprant, a PGD2 inhibitor, and RepliCel, a cell transplantation technology, are being explored as potential hair loss treatments. Current mainstream treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride have limitations due to side effects and efficacy.

      community VDPHL01 - could it be the replacement to DHT blockers?

       8 upvotes 5 months ago
      VDPHL01 is discussed as a potential replacement for DHT blockers, with comparisons to minoxidil. Users express skepticism about its effectiveness without addressing DHT, suggesting it may only slow hair loss rather than stop it.

      community TDM-105795 phase 2 results are in!

       27 upvotes 2 years ago
      TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.

      community How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

      community ABS-201 KOL Seminar: Dr. Ralf Paus on Human Ex Vivo Hair Regrowth Data

       17 upvotes 8 months ago
      ABS-201 shows promise for male hair regrowth by blocking the prolactin receptor, with higher expected efficacy than current treatments. The discussion also covers dosing differences between macaques and humans for hmi115, highlighting a significant dosage disparity.

      community Are You Hopeful About VDPHL01?

       17 upvotes 1 month ago
      VDPHL01 is seen as a promising hair loss treatment, especially for those who can't use minoxidil due to side effects like chest pain and dizziness. Users discuss the potential benefits of combining VDPHL01 with hair transplants and express hope for fewer side effects compared to existing treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.

      community 2ddr thread, I'll try to add to it monthly

       19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a hair loss regimen involving 2ddr applied twice daily, tretinoin weekly, and occasionally micro-needling. They report feeling increased scalp thickness and seeing some hair growth progress.

      community Any interesting future treatments around the corner

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      Potential future hair loss treatments include stem cell therapy, Clascosterone (Breezula), Amplifica's signaling molecules, Botox, and dutasteride mesotherapy. Some treatments are promising but expensive, like Tsuji's technique, while others, like Botox, show unexpected results.

      community Why do the mice always win????

       25 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss, but skepticism remains about its availability. Users humorously discuss the effectiveness of treatments on mice compared to humans.

      community PP405 Phase 2a press release with early results

       700 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, with 31% of participants experiencing over 20% increase in hair density after 8 weeks. Phase 3 trials are expected in 2026, with potential market availability by 2029-2031.

      community PP405 Effectiveness in Transplant Area?

       5 upvotes 8 months ago
      Hair transplant recipients are concerned about whether dormant follicles are permanently damaged by incisions, but some believe undamaged follicles could still regrow if a treatment like PP405 is effective. Opinions vary on the impact of transplants on original follicles, with some suggesting treatments like finasteride can help regrow hair.

      community Verteporfin being used anywhere?

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      Verteporfin is being explored for hair regeneration, with unofficial trials and updates shared online. Efforts are being made to encourage more surgeons to trial verteporfin for donor hair regeneration.

      community VDPHL01 works really quickly .. apparently?

       50 upvotes 5 months ago
      VDPHL01 shows faster and stronger hair growth compared to standard minoxidil, with no major side effects reported. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of PP405.

      community Peptide Therapy -> GHK-CU, ZN-Thumulin, PTD-DBM

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the use of peptide therapies for hair loss, specifically GHK-CU, ZN-Thymulin, and PTD-DBM. The user is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of these treatments from those who have tried them.

      community Hair follicle dermal papilla exosomes

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using hair follicle dermal papilla exosomes for hair loss treatment. It inquires about purchasing options for this treatment.

      community Does anyone know of the actual effectiveness of the DP2 inhibitors?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Setipiprant and Fevipiprant are questioned for their effectiveness in hair maintenance, with skepticism due to lack of convincing results beyond vellus hair growth. The user is satisfied with Minoxidil and Finasteride but is curious about the potential of DP2 inhibitors.

      community What new hair-loss treatments actually look exciting right now (Oct 2025)

       171 upvotes 11 months ago
      New hair loss treatments include Breezula, PP405, ET-02, KX-826, GT20029, VDPHL01, and CosmeRNA, with some showing promise in reactivating stem cells and reversing greying. Breezula and VDPHL01 are highlighted as potential add-ons or alternatives to current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.