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GlossaryHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells

specialized cells lining the umbilical vein, used in vascular research

Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs) are specialized cells that line the interior surface of the umbilical vein, which carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the developing fetus. These cells are commonly used in scientific research to study vascular biology, including blood vessel formation, function, and the mechanisms of various cardiovascular diseases.

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community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

in Treatment 42 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

community Verteporfin update - donor hair regeneration human trial

in Research/Science 23 upvotes 2 years ago

A human trial of verteporfin, a potential treatment for hair loss, with some users noting potential improvements in scarring and overall healing compared to control areas.

community Verteporfin day 119 update - donor hair regeneration human trial

in Research/Science 148 upvotes 2 years ago

A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.

community Verteporfin day 119 update - donor hair regeneration human trial

in Research/Science 31 upvotes 2 years ago

A human trial involving the use of Verteporfin as a treatment for hair loss, which has been ongoing for 119 days with an update on its progress. Treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 have also been discussed.

community Verteporfin day 84 update - donor hair regeneration human trials

in Research/Science 33 upvotes 2 years ago

A human trial involving verteporfin for hair regeneration, with the results showing some regrowth of 1-2 hairs in an area where a follicular unit was extracted. The conversation also suggested that future studies should involve higher doses and more frequent injections.

community Drinking minoxidil lands human in ICU with shock and heart failure

in Minoxidil 804 upvotes 3 months ago

A person mistakenly drank an entire bottle of topical minoxidil, leading to ICU admission with shock and heart failure. The incident highlights the dangers of ingesting topical treatments and the importance of proper usage and dosage.

community Stemson Therapeutics Human Trial Starting in 2026

in Technology 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Stemson Therapeutics will start human trials for hair cloning in late 2025-2026. Product development is complete, and they are preparing for production and clinical trials.

community HAIR REGENERATION HUMAN TRIALS with Verteporfin

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 2 years ago

A new human trial using an FDA-approved treatment for wound healing called Verteporfin, which may potentially be able to reverse scarring and regrow hair in that area. The trial is only lasting one month so far.

community Why is human evolution like this 😂

in Chat 2 years ago

Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.

community Hair Multiplication/Cloning Human Trials 2023: Yokohama National University

in Technology 15 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions ongoing human trials for hair multiplication/cloning at Yokohama National University, with skepticism about the timeline.

community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)

in Chat 237 upvotes 2 months ago

There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.

community Kintor has announced the results for their human Phase I trials of GT20029

in Research/Science 253 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential of a new hair loss treatment, GT20029, which may prevent hair loss by destroying androgen receptors on the scalp. Users express hope for the treatment's success and speculate on its usage routine, effectiveness, and possible side effects.

community This is the best time in human history to be fighting hair loss

in Treatment 193 upvotes 2 years ago

This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.

community Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase activity in human skin by zinc and azelaic acid????

1 upvotes 6 years ago

The post discusses using a topical tincture containing zinc, azelaic acid, and other ingredients to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity for treating hair loss. The user plans to try this natural alternative before using finasteride or RU58841.

community New study: Vitamin D counteracts DHT in mice and in human hair organ culture and hair cells

in Research/Science 129 upvotes 1 month ago

Vitamin D may counteract DHT and help with hair growth, as seen in mice and human hair cultures. Some users discuss using Vitamin D, magnesium, and other supplements for hair health, while others humorously note the success in mice.

community Is 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) good for human hair?

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 3 months ago

Topical 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) regrows hair in mice almost as well as 2% Minoxidil. However, 2dDR may contribute to oxidative stress and hair loss due to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs).

community I have heard that Amplifica - Scube3 initiate a human study for AGA, but I cannot find any information about it from clinictrial.gov. Amplifica did not state it is a phase 1 clinic trial or not, it says it is "The initiation of our first-in-human clinical study"

in Technology 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user seeking information on a clinical trial by Amplifica - Scube3 for Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). The user is unsure if it's a formal phase 1 study.

community Red Ginseng Extract Promotes the Hair Growth in Cultured Human Hair Follicles

17 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing the effectiveness of Red Ginseng Extract in promoting hair growth. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community From the research study: "Dihydrotestosterone and the concept of 5a-reductase inhibition in human benign prostatic hyperplasia" - G. Bartsch, R.S. Rittmaster, H. Klocker (2002) in the "World Journal of Urology".

in Research/Science 23 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride is a stronger 5AR inhibitor than finasteride and can significantly lower DHT levels. Reduced doses of dutasteride may lower side effects.

community u/joaopassos4444 has zero education in endocrinology, human biology or science, it’s incredibly unlikely he good Will Hunting-ed a medical issue that stumped researchers for thousands of years, please stop buying random supplements based on layman speculation and temper your expectations

in Research/Science 69 upvotes 3 years ago

User questions credibility of a hair loss "cure" found by a non-expert and warns against wasting money on unproven supplements. Others discuss trying natural extracts and the importance of researching the enzyme 3ADH for potential hair growth benefits.

community Safety of RU-58841: I talked to the Pharma Company that researched it, Human Clinical Trials, and Potential Reasons for Discontinuation

in Research/Science 144 upvotes 1 year ago

The safety and effectiveness of RU-58841 as a hair loss treatment, with some users reporting side effects like chest pains, while others had positive results. The original research on RU-58841 was likely stopped due to financial issues, not safety concerns.

community I've got an adventure time theory: Finn is named after finasteride, Martin's favourite thing in the world. This is why Martin promptly goes bald after leaving human civilization

in Satire 191 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation humorously suggests that a character named Finn from "Adventure Time" is named after finasteride, a hair loss treatment, and jokes about a correlation between the character and hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are finasteride (Fin).

community Yokohama university and Dr. Fukuda published 2 new studies this month. They are aiming for 2023 hair multiplication trials in humans.

in Research/Science 25 upvotes 2 years ago

Yokohama University and Dr. Fukuda plan human hair multiplication trials in 2023. Users express hope for future hair cloning treatments over current hair transplants.

community "Unlimited" hair follicles for HT?

in Research/Science 34 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion mentions Verterporfin for scar-free healing and hair follicle regeneration. Human study expected within 2 years.

community Innovative hair loss treatment can restore 90% of lost hair

in Research/Science 889 upvotes 2 months ago

A new hair loss treatment using dermal exosomes can restore up to 90% of lost hair in mice. Users discuss potential human trials and compare it to Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community Has anyone stopped fin but continued or added RU and kept their gains?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses the safety and effectiveness of continuing or adding RU58841 after stopping finasteride for hair loss treatment. One user expresses skepticism about using RU58841 due to the lack of full human trials.

community My dear dog (M9) is balding...

in Satire 782 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is a satirical discussion about a user joking that their dog is balding and needs hair loss treatments like finasteride, with others commenting on the creepiness of an AI-generated image of a dog with human features.

community Any updates on verteporfin or FAK inhibitors regarding donor area hair regeneration? or, when can we expect updates?

in Technology 9 upvotes 1 year ago

Verteporfin and FAK inhibitors being looked at as potential treatments for hair regeneration, with updates on the unofficial off-label human trial being discussed.

community Why is there more skepticism in RU than Pyrilutamide?

in Chat 12 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about skepticism towards the hair loss treatments RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, with users discussing the lack of human testing for RU58841 and the ongoing trials for Pyrilutamide. Some users believe RU58841 has more anecdotal success, while others highlight Pyrilutamide's current research progress.

community MicroRNA can regrow 90% of lost hair, researchers find

in Treatment 502 upvotes 2 years ago

Researchers finding that microRNA can potentially regrow 90% of lost hair, and the challenges involved in moving this research forward to human trials. Various treatments for hair loss, such as finasteride and minoxidil, have been discussed.