Astressin B Test Update

[clandestine]

True, thanks for the follow up post! Much appreciated.

Remember to take a before pic, regardless of the quality of your camera. If there is any discernable regrowth, it may be in the very least minimally noted between pictures.

That said, how is your hair looking?

[TestMouse]

Is this thread dead or what? Does anyone have anything to report? good or bad....

[NeedHairASAP]

Is this thread dead or what? Does anyone have anything to report? good or bad....

still up in the air. i wouldnt hold your breath though

[TestMouse]

Have you been watching these guys? Astressin B shows promise...

http://www.hairloss-research.com/norma-progress-report-delay/

[NeedHairASAP]

Have you been watching these guys? Astressin B shows promise...

http://www.hairloss-research.com/nor...-report-delay/

its exciting but I wouldn't say it shows promise yet... they havn't shown anything yet, let alone promise

[TestMouse]

Read this one...

http://www.hairloss-research.com/norma-human-trials-now-in-progress/

Matbe potential is a better word...

"Do note that the organization that is taking up this endeavor would never undertake this if they did not recognize the potential of this treatment and its impact on peoples lives."

[clandestine]

Sounds interesting, never heard of Norma before your posts, TestMouse.

[TestMouse]

Seems like a private group trying to get to yhe bottom of this possible Astressin b breakthrough...clinical trials starting soon...I guess we'll see....eventually

[clandestine]

Mm human clinical trials. Lengthy process indeed.

[Have Hope3]

Seems like a private group trying to get to yhe bottom of this possible Astressin b breakthrough...clinical trials starting soon...I guess we'll see....eventually

TestMouse, do we know anything about this product NORMA? This Sarah girl seems pretty confident that they may have found a breakthrough. Have they done any human trials? Add this to the list of possibilities we can pray for.

[TestMouse]

Norma is the name of the project...It seems to be all about Astressin B...read through it all. Follow those links.

[Thinning@30]

I have been following the Project Norma blog for some time now, and I'm surprised it hasn't gotten more interest yet from this community. Even if nothing comes of it, the researchers have demonstrated an admirable level of openness and willingness to engage with the hair loss community. I hope this will continue now that another group is involved, and that they will provide us with whatever updates they can.

[thechamp]

2012

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Top 7 Hair Loss Pharmaceutical Companies to Follow in 2012
January 18, 2012 by Julian Phillips *
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We get asked all the time: When, O when, will “they” come up with a cure for hair loss? People have been hearing talk about a “stem cell” cure for hair loss for years now – ever since we launched this website about three years ago.
Nevertheless, there are a handful of companies that are actively pursuing a commercial viable stem cell or hair multiplication solutions for hair loss. In no particular order, here are the top seven:
1. Follica: Hair Loss and Regrowth. Co-founded by George Cotsarelis, M.D., chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Follica has found that hair follicle stem cells are preserved in bald scalp from men. These findings, based on studies of human cell samples from bald scalp and non-bald scalp, showed that bald areas had the same number of stem cells as normal scalp in the same person, but lacked a more mature cell type called a progenitor. These findings support Follica’s approach towards treating androgenetic alopecia, which targets activation of stem cells to induce hair follicle neogenesis (re-growth).
2. Histogen: Hair Treatments for Hair Loss. Histogen, Inc., a regenerative medicine company developing solutions based on the products of newborn cells grown under embryonic conditions, is in the midst of clinical trials of its Hair Stimulating Complex (HSC. Statistically significant new hair growth was seen in HSC-treated subjects at this follow-up time point, one year after their single treatment with HSC. They are currently testing the safety and efficacy of their HSC product as an injectable for hair growth.



3. Aderans: Combatting Hair Loss in Men. Aderans Research Institute (ARI) is currently in the middle of Phase II trials of its much-anticipated, much-delayed new cellular hair regeneration technology. The company hopes to “encourage” follicular cells to reproduce themselves via a method ARI calls the Ji Gami™ process, resulting in a virtually unlimited number of hair-generating cellular units produced. During this process, a small piece of tissue is removed from the neckline. Cells are cultivated in controlled conditions where they are encouraged to multiply by the addition of proprietary growth media.
4. RepliCel: Regrow Hair. The Vancouver-based biotech company RepliCel Life Sciences is forging ahead with its clinical trials for hair regeneration therapies. The company was established on the research foundations of two scientists, Kevin McElwee and Rolf Hoffmann, who have done pioneering research into what are called dermal sheath cup cells. These cells are located in hair follicles and contain stem cell-like characteristics that, the scientists believe, have the potential to stimulate regrowth of non-producing hair follicles or regeneration of existing ones. The company’s proposed solution sounds remarkably similar to that of Aderans. “A small biopsy is taken from the lower back area of a person’s scalp since these hair follicles are immune to androgen hormones in men, and through that, about 20 to 25 hair follicles are extracted,” explains one website. “The dermal sheath cup cells are then isolated from the hair follicles and replicated in a proprietary blend of culture media for as long as three months. The cells are then re-injected into balding areas on the patient’s scalp, and the procedure is essentially complete.”
5. CygenX Treatment for Hair. Cygenx is one of the few companies now actively marketing hair growth serums based on growth factors ethically derived from adult stem cells. The stem cell lines are placed in conditioned media where cytokines, complex proteins and growth factors are secreted in a cultured laboratory environment. The company insists that its Tri-Mix Blend of Conditioned Media is novel and CyGenX® products are the only products made with this proprietary blend and concentration of follicle stimulating and enhancing growth factors.
6. Divine Skin Laboratories. This up-and-coming company is developing new hair-growth products, include Revita, a hair-growth-stimulating shampoo with antioxidant and anti-dihydrotestosterone properties plus hydrating molecules and structural amino acids, and Spectral.RS, a comprehensive minoxidil-free treatment with ingredients to counter stress, perifollicular fibrosis, hormonal disturbances, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The most advanced treatments for male pattern baldness, Spectral.DNC and Spectral.DNC-L, compete head-to-head against sales-leader Rogaine, whose only active ingredient is minoxidil. By incorporating Aminexil, procyanidins B-2 and C-1, and other clinically demonstrated hair-growth agents in addition to 5% minoxidil, Spectral.DNC and Spectral.DNC-L perform effectively at the hairline, not just on the vertex of the scalp. Another unique selling proposition of the high-performance Spectral line is the proprietary Nanosome, a tiny phospholipid microsphere that encapsulates active ingredients, penetrates the skin deeper, and releases the compounds slower for greater effectiveness. Competitive products use standard carriers that remain at the surface of the skin and dissipate quickly.
7. Allergan: Bimatoprost for New Hair? Believe it or not, this pharmaceutical giant is now an emerging player in the hair loss market with the ongoing testing of its prostaglanding analog, Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03%), for scalp hair loss, not just eyelash growth. Allergan is currently involved in Phase I clinical trials of Bimatoprost (Latisse) as a potential treatment for hair loss. The FDA has approved use of Latisse for eyelash growth for their topical. Currently, the use of bimatoprost for hair growth on the scalp is considered an “off-label” use of the drug.

[eqvist]

Thanks for the post "thehamp"! When are nr 5,6 and 7 planing to show results if the product working or not?

[thechamp]

ANy one had results

Spectral f7 need hair how's it going