January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stemcells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
Calecim (PTT-6) Advanced Hair System is a 6-week hair restoration product using stemcell-derived ingredients to stimulate hair growth. Users are skeptical, calling it overpriced and ineffective, suggesting alternatives like LLLT devices or PRP treatments.
Dutasteride Mesotherapy for hair loss is discussed, noting its potential to lower scalp DHT without side effects. Concerns include the inconvenience of injections, lack of reputable studies, and availability issues.
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.
SCUBE3 and GT20029 are potential treatments for hair loss, with SCUBE3 stimulating hair growth and GT20029 protecting against DHT. A combined approach using SCUBE3, finasteride or dutasteride, and later GT20029 could provide a comprehensive treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.