Hair Growth Treatment
In this article we will take a look at the technical side of the hair cloning startup from Manchester, UK. Much has been discussed about HairClone over the past couple of years. The company has amassed a global network of hair transplant surgeons that have signed on to become clinical partners. The likes of Dr.…
One of the leading researchers in the field of mitochondrial science has started a company to reverse the effects of human aging, including hair loss. In July 2018, researchers at the University of Alabama, led by Keshav Singh PhD, published findings on a novel model for restoring mitochondrial function. The team found that by turning…
Follicle Thought was recently featured in a publication for InStyle Magazine. The article, which is titled Men’s Hair Loss is a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry (and Growing), focuses on current trends in the hair loss industry and the stigma behind losing one’s hair. New direct-to-consumer companies such as Hims and Keeps are featured in the write-up,…
One of the most popular hair-growth research discoveries in recent years is finally making its way into clinical trials. If successful, a product could become available sooner than expected. In May 2018, an article published in the PLOS journal by Hawkshaw et al., showed that SFRP1 inhibition was a novel way of promoting human hair…
Update 3/20/20 New HairCell Results Posted Last week, the HairCell company shared more photo results from their pilot trial which is ongoing in South Africa. There are now 6 new before and after comparisons on the HairCell website. Below, I’ve shared one of the best results from the new data posted. Subject “Jason” appears to…
In this article, Follicle Thought talks “all things hair science” with one of the most prolific hair biology researchers in the field, Dr. Ralf Paus. A recent publication from The Guardian featuring several of the latest technologies being developed to treat hair loss included some interesting remarks from Dr. Paus. Coincidentally, I had conducted a…
SM04554, a Wnt activator from Samumed, is currently the only new drug worldwide at a phase 3 trial for androgenic alopecia. Last month, Samumed’s CEO Osman Kibar was featured in a Fierce Biotech article which covered Samumed’s various programs for oncology, arthritis, and of course – alopecia. At the end of the article there was…
J. Hewitt, a regenerative medicine company from Japan, has told Follicle Thought they plan to start a pivotal hair multiplication clinical trial in Japan by the end of the year. J.Hewitt & TissUse SHT Collaboration In early 2019, TissUse issued a press release announcing it had granted J. Hewitt of Japan the first license to…
It’s always pleasing to learn of new companies who are developing drugs to treat hair loss. The more companies there are in the pipeline, the greater the chances are for success. Kintor Pharmaceuticals of China is the latest company to enter the global pharma market of alopecia treatments. Kintor Pharmaceuticals Pipeline There are two listed…
Aclaris Therapeutics issued a press release on August 8, 2019 which outlined a new direction for their multiple alopecia programs. Additionally, Aclaris recently presented data from its second alopecia areata trial of the year. Looking For Partners There has been a mix of results from Aclaris’ three alopecia trials completed this year. Things started off…