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GlossaryBone Marrow Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)

medical procedure replacing damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells

Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT), also known as Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT), is a medical procedure used to replace damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells. This treatment is often used for patients with certain cancers like leukemia or lymphoma, as well as other blood or immune system disorders. The healthy stem cells can come from the patient (autologous transplant) or a donor (allogeneic transplant).

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community Kintor Pharma Announces Completion of First Patient Enrollment in Phase II Clinical Trial of GT20029 for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in China.

in Research/Science 132 upvotes 1 year ago

Kintor Pharma has started a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hair loss. Participants are discussing the significance, potential release dates, and comparing it to other treatments and technologies like stem cell hair transplants and SAMIRNA.

community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

136 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

community When are we getting a cure to hair loss?

in Chat 1 year ago

Potential treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hair loss globally.

community Started balding at 20, tried everything, gave up. Then got a custom hair piece & it helped me embrace being bald! AMA

in Hair Systems 488 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hair loss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.

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 1.5 Year Hair Restoration Journey - Stem Cells, PRP, Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride

in Progress Pictures 26 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared their 1.5-year hair restoration journey, successfully using mesenchymal stem cell therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, and a topical compound of finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding a hair transplant and oral finasteride. They experienced significant hair regrowth, particularly crediting the stem cell therapy for quick initial results.

community How it looks a shaved head that went through a FUE Hair Transplant after 5-10 years? (Both donor and recipient area)

in Transplants 44 upvotes 5 years ago

Celonius discusses hair loss and plans for a FUE Hair Transplant, but worries about how it will look when shaved in the future. Derhab21 suggests going for the transplant and mentions potential future treatments like Breezula and stem cell injections.

community STEM CELL TREATMENT FOR HAIR LOSS at home

in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

User considers trying AAPE for hair restoration, costing $700 for 6 months. Others discuss its potential effectiveness and mention a study with promising results.

community How to increase graft survivability after HT?

in Transplants 7 upvotes 4 months ago

A user is seeking advice on increasing graft survivability after a hair transplant, mentioning PRP, Mesotherapy, Stem Cell injections, and considering L-Arginine before starting Minoxidil. They are looking for ways to support blood flow before applying Minoxidil.

community Scientists in Japan develop a new technique to reverse balding by transplanting a special kind of hair follicle cell into a patient's scalp

in Treatment 185 upvotes 4 years ago

A new technique developed by scientists in Japan to reverse balding using hair follicle cell transplants, and the discussion around the effectiveness of this approach compared to other treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Replicel, and Hairclone.

community This guy claims stem cells fixed his balding

in Is this regrowth? 301 upvotes 1 year ago

A man who claimed to have regrown his hair using stem cell treatment, sparking a debate about its effectiveness and cost. Some users suggested he might be using other treatments or substances, while others shared their own experiences with stem cell therapy for hair loss.

community OMG INTERVIEW W/ DR TSUJI - The GOD of Hair Cloning! MUST WATCH

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses an interview with Dr. Tsuji about hair follicle stem cell multiplication and the financial challenges of starting human clinical trials. It also mentions the need for funding to secure a patent for a protein that promotes hair growth.

community 3 month progress NW5 -- lost cause?

in Progress Pictures 22 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.

community Is There Any Chance Of Cancer In Follicle Neogenesis through Microneedling?

in Microneedling 16 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses concerns about the potential risk of cancer from creating new hair follicles through microneedling, due to stem cell division. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, caffeine-containing anti-hair loss shampoos, and other unspecified topicals.

community What regimen do I need to get this hairline?

in Satire 362 upvotes 1 year ago

Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.

community Is someone like Elon Musk still on fin and min after hair transplant?

in Transplants 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil, being used by wealthy individuals to combat their genetic predisposition to baldness. It also discussed other potential treatments such as RU58841 and dutasteride.

community HairClone developing cell replacement treatments for Hair Loss

6 upvotes 5 years ago

HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.

community Impressed by the progress but think it’s time to go for the transplant?

in Progress Pictures 288 upvotes 9 months ago

The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.

community Epibiotech will now offer off-the-shelf allogeneic hair multiplication treatment in South Korea

in Research/Science 78 upvotes 2 years ago

Epibiotech will offer off-the-shelf allogeneic hair multiplication treatment in South Korea, using dermal papilla cells from donors to grow hair in balding areas. This method is cheaper and less invasive than traditional hair transplants.

community Chris Bumstead Hair Tansplant at Now Hair Time

in Transplants 476 upvotes 11 months ago

Chris Bumstead got a hair transplant at Now Hair Time, and the discussion focuses on why he chose a less reputable clinic despite having the means for a better one, with some suggesting it was for financial gain. The conversation also touches on concerns about the naturalness of the hairline and the potential impact of his steroid use on the transplant's success.

community bro where tf is GT20029, Q1 2024 is over already

in Research/Science 42 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses the delay in the release of GT20029 for hair loss treatment and skepticism about its effectiveness. Participants mention other treatments like verteporfin and advancements in transplant procedures as more realistic options.

community Do you believe there will be a game changing treatment in the next 10 years?

in Chat 67 upvotes 2 years ago

Users discuss potential game-changing hair loss treatments in the next 10 years. Some mention KX-826, SCUBE3, and stem cells as promising options, while others express doubt due to past disappointments and lack of focused research.

community After Exosomes Treatment.

15 upvotes 4 years ago

A user who underwent exosomes treatment for hair loss and reported their experience, with other users discussing the procedure and offering advice. They discussed options such as finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841 and hair transplants.

community Is there progress? 7 months topical fin + min. Now switched to oral dut.

in Is this regrowth? 45 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about someone using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months, seeing some hair regrowth, and now switching to oral dutasteride. Some suggest continuing treatment and possibly adding a hair transplant in the future.

community Status on Hair Cloning / Dr. Tsugi

49 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses hair cloning progress and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Users also talk about hair transplants and their effectiveness.

community It's over. Hairline has fallen. Millions must shave.

in Update 467 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has tried various medications and treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and nizoral shampoo, but has not seen any progress. They have decided to shave their head. Other users suggest options such as hair transplants, RU58841, hair units, and scalp micropigmentation.

community Do you think these will work? Some of these companies claim to have a cure by 2019-2025

8 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness of hair loss treatments, with some companies claiming to have a cure by 2019-2025. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community CRISPR Is Curing People Right Now. Genetic Hair Loss is Next?

in Technology 107 upvotes 1 month ago

CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.

community Whatever happened at that Japanese conference for Tsuji and Shiseido this weekend?

in Question 31 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses the lack of promising results from the 23rd Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Clinical Hair Restoration, with no significant advancements expected in the next five years. Treatments mentioned include setipiprant, with skepticism about its effectiveness.

community Doctor says i shouldn't take fin because its "hormonal"

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 104 upvotes 3 months ago

A user in Turkey was advised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonal effects and was prescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from a pharmacy.