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      community What is the deal with "longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation"

       3 upvotes 6 years ago
      Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to maintain hair production and potentially increasing transplant yield. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or remains theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.

      community Hair Multiplication Photos from Koehler Lab at Harvard

       15 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, and highlights hair multiplication research from Koehler Lab at Harvard. Users express optimism about future advancements.

      community Potential ( but not yet confirmed ) pp405 leak through korean media.

       233 upvotes 10 months ago
      A peptide-based hair loss treatment, PP405, reportedly increased hair density by 62% in 90 days, but these claims are unverified and met with skepticism. Users compared PP405 to Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing doubts about its effectiveness without more evidence.

      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 Pelage have made a new post about PP405

      in Chat  17 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      PP405 aims to reactivate hair follicle stem cells to promote hair growth, but its effectiveness is debated. Some users are skeptical, citing past failures of similar treatments and questioning the company's claims.

      community I had GPT create a comparison of pp405 week 8 results vs Fin and Min

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows significantly better early-stage hair regrowth results compared to minoxidil and finasteride, with 31% of users experiencing over 20% density increase in 4–8 weeks. Minoxidil and finasteride show minimal or no visible regrowth in the same timeframe.

      community Are these signs of possible regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is using RU58841 for hair regrowth on the temples and is considering adding minoxidil. They are questioning the potential for vellus hairs to develop into fuller hair and the possibility of reactivating dormant follicles.

      community Realistic timeline for hair regeneration and follicle cloning?

       7 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair regeneration and follicle cloning are considered far from being feasible, with current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants expected to remain dominant for the next 15-20 years. Some are hopeful that AI advancements might accelerate progress, but many remain skeptical about significant breakthroughs in the near future.

      community IGF-1 and Peptides? Miracle molecule waiting to be found

       10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments focusing on stimulating IGF-1 at the follicle level using growth-factor cocktails and engineered peptides, such as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-20, Thymosin-β4, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. It suggests that device-assisted delivery methods like microneedling may enhance effectiveness.

      community Thoughts on STEM cell hair transplants?

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Stem cell hair transplants are not FDA approved and remain theoretical, with concerns about effectiveness and safety. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are still the main options, while hair cloning and new drug cures are likely years away.

      community Fully Functional Hair Follicles Have Been Grown in The Lab For The First Time

       375 upvotes 6 months ago
      Scientists have successfully grown functional hair follicles in the lab, marking a significant advancement in hair regeneration research. A user shared their personal experience with hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil and Finasteride, and plans to share a detailed protocol for hair restoration.

      community Hair follicle cloning is already possible

      in Chat  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair follicle cloning is claimed to be possible but not widely available due to potential safety issues, such as cancer risks. Current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are not effective for everyone, and there is frustration over limited access to these medications.

      community PTD-DBM Update: Q&A With Dr. Kang-Yell Choi

       15 upvotes 7 years ago
      PTD-DBM is being explored for hair regrowth by targeting CXXC5, with clinical trials expected after pre-clinical studies. Users express anticipation and skepticism about its effectiveness.

      community Is "hair stem cell transplant" legitimate?

       12 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the legitimacy of hair stem cell transplants, with skepticism about their effectiveness and claims of infinite grafts. Some users mention alternative treatments like verteporfin and share experiences with different clinics and doctors.

      community PP405 bandwagon, time to resume the hype train.

       164 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, with significant results in just four weeks. The treatment is still in early stages, with further trials needed to determine its long-term effectiveness and optimal dosage.

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

       14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

      community Is there any new drug that looks promising ?

       26 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.

      community Why did this recent research paper from professor Tsuji lab in Japan largely go unnoticed by this sub? Isn't this discovery huge? (hair cloning)

       35 upvotes 4 months ago
      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.

      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 Why does MPB only affect the scalp

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be influenced by androgen receptors in scalp hair follicles and potentially poor blood flow. Transplanted hair is not immune to DHT, and factors like inflammation and scalp tension might also contribute to hair loss.

      community New cure for baldness?? Mehhh 2030 I neeed this like now bruh

       458 upvotes 1 year ago
      KX-826, Breezula, PP405, and Stemson are potential future treatments for hair loss, with varying timelines and mechanisms like blocking DHT and stem cell activation. Users express skepticism about the timeline and mention current options like hair transplants and minoxidil.