Yale scientists successfully use arthritis drug to regrow completely bald man's hair!

[sdsurfin]

My question is this;

how come the evidence that we can gather, and the people on this forum, all point to nothing coming for a long long time, but then people like that mark whoever of the trichological society say that they hope for a cure in five years, and definitely in ten? If they are so involved in hairloss then why don't they understand that it takes ten years just to trial something? Even if they found the cure tomorrow, they would have a decade of trials ahead of them. I feel like this alopecia cure discovery is definitely a sign that research has paid off, and that knowledge of the chemical pathways is leading to great revolutions. I wouldnt be surprised if a new treatment comes out of nowhere for MPB in a similar fashion- the problem with drug treatments is that they ALL have side effects. I'm sure only a small percentage of alopecia sufferers will even use the new cure, because it probably will give them heavy side effects in the long run. My guess is that someone comes up with a replicel or histogen-like therapy in the next decade, and makes a ton of money, because it will probably maintain hair for a short while and youll have to keep getting it over and over.

[burtandernie]

Thats not really completely true I mean CB has minimal if any known sides so far because its all topical. Sure its far from a done deal and sides could certainly surface as CB continues its journey but so far its very safe. I would agree though that internal drugs really fight an uphill battle and its hard to see any internal treatment not having some major sides. Again MPB should be treated topically its the only avenue to minor sides even though its inconvenient and more noticeable to others its for sure the best route.
Why anyone would even attempt anything but topical treatment anymore I am not sure. Lets take advantage of the fact MPB is an exterior largely topical issue. Not playing around internally is a huge bonus

[hellouser]

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Also i wish i'll have my health for years. This is the most important thing for me and i wish the same for all of you, even to hellouser who hasn't understand yet the meaning of life.

Really? What is the meaning of life?

[breakbot]

Really? What is the meaning of life?

Not hair, for sure....

[thechamp]

I agree with hellouser we all work hard make money we should be able to have a full head of hair, having hairloss is a pain in your ass in your 20s and 30s it effects your confidence because people are pricks , they are all for them selfs ,and having hair you get so much more respected better jobs hotter women everything's better ,hair loss should be very treatable but 2014 all we have is substandard treatments !

[Vox]

I wonder how many people are actively wishing that you do not grow your hair back at this very moment? I'd wager to say its zero.

With all due respect, you are wrong here. We have seen the last years articles (some of them posted also in the forum) on progress in solving the hair loss puzzle, accompanied by readers' comments. I was shocked to see that some readers, anonymously, expressed how proud they feel to not be affected by hair loss and that they wish a cure never to be found. Frightening stuff. I could not believe that there were such people, but they exist.

Are there people out there hoping to come up with a solution that will grow your hair back and make em rich? You can bet your ass there are.

Those too exist, for sure. But as garethbale nicely mentioned before, other are the real problems of the human species. And this fact is one of the reasons there is still no satisfactory treatment for hair loss. Priority and weight are being put elsewhere.

[walrus]

Really? What is the meaning of life?

To reproduce and ensure the propagation of your own genes. During that time, you can be as positive or negative as you wish.

[hellouser]

With all due respect, you are wrong here. We have seen the last years articles (some of them posted also in the forum) on progress in solving the hair loss puzzle, accompanied by readers' comments. I was shocked to see that some readers, anonymously, expressed how proud they feel to not be affected by hair loss and that they wish a cure never to be found. Frightening stuff. I could not believe that there were such people, but they exist.

Those too exist, for sure. But as garethbale nicely mentioned before, other are the real problems of the human species. And this fact is one of the reasons there is still no satisfactory treatment for hair loss. Priority and weight are being put elsewhere.

The problem with many of you is that you seem to follow the notion that:

In order for the worlds 'real' problems to be solved, others must not be solved.

This is what Steve Jobs said in 1997 about Apple vs. Microsoft when Apple was nearly bankrupt; 'We have to let go of this notion that for Apple to win, Microsoft has to lose.' Alright, so other problems exist... so what? Does that mean we drop everything to focus on one area and give the finger to others? Do we all suddenly only focus on solving wars? What about hunger and disease in Africa? If not that, then do we ignore AIDS, cancer, etc? What about other 'real life' problems like a financial crisis that puts people out of their jobs, homes, families and onto the streets? Perhaps crime, or even abortions as that seems to be a hot topic for some seriously deranged religious fanatics that they think is a REAL PROBLEM? Maybe other things like ALS, MS, hearing loss, heart problems, depression, schizophrenia, etc? Are those too supposed to be put on the back burner because someone's opinion of 'real problems' outweigh one or a few others? Does hair loss not affect basic human needs as I've described using Maslow's hierarchy of needs or is that just something we're going to ignore like society ignores us already?

Or maybe there's enough people on the planet to do their part for each 'problem'. And it's clear that there are.. each of the issues I've mentioned above have their own concerted efforts into being solved. Yeah.... other 'real' problems exist. So what? Who says both can't be solved and why the hell are we now ourselves downplaying OUR hair loss problem? If it's not a 'real problem' then you perhaps you don't need to be on this forum looking for a solution to a problem that apparently doesn't exist?

[Vox]

If it's not a 'real problem' then you perhaps you don't need to be on this forum looking for a solution to a problem that apparently doesn't exist?

There is not need to play with the words. "Real" in this context means simply "serious". Hair loss is a real problem, but not nearly as serious as other problems. Fortunately or unfortunately, this defines priorities in today's medical research, not me.

[Am718]

Who are you!!!

Hellouser,
Your profile picture always makes me smile : )) I know what you coming from we are in a world of suffering but believe me the way to happiness is to never give up and stay to stay strong, to never lose hope. People experiment life in their own unique way but the real change comes from within. To change own own from the inside out and it's not easy and believe me it's a big task to do so! To be kind, companionate towards others to not do to others what we would not do to ourselves. To be an example for others also we can talk to others to change to be good toward others or least to not harm others.
Society put pressures on us to conform to certain things among them, having some hair : ). However, other conformity that might hurt others or anything that is bad we should not be deceived and we should remain companionate. I pray for you and May God bless you!!!

[Am718]

The link didn't work and can you please mention the Yale scientist name