Any news??

[It's2014ComeOnAlready]

I think SM could really be big time. They did their phase 1 trial in Australia and now they went into a MASSIVE phase II trial in the US, only recruiting patients that are high norwoods, and they are bringing results out in a timely manner. I don't think a company could have this big of a phase II trial with high norwoods if they didn't have something that showed great promise in phase I. Plus, the WNT pathway has backing.

It sure looks promising, and you are right about the WNT pathway. It is definitely backed up by a number of studies. I'm very happy that there are a number of companies out there looking to create a new topical treatment. I have had high hopes for Follica, but it is taking quite a bit of time and we're not hearing anything, so it's hard to stay enthusiastic. Competition is good, the patent for propecia is expired, and the race is on to dominate the hair loss treatment market.

[tedwuji]

just keep poppin Fin like its ur birthday.

[Illusion]

It's funny how divided this community is. Some people seem to have very little hope for the foreseeable future, while others believe things wil get a lot better soon (soon as in "in the next 5 years" or so).

[joel203]

It's funny how divided this community is. Some people seem to have very little hope for the foreseeable future, while others believe things wil get a lot better soon (soon as in "in the next 5 years" or so).

In other words, the people that have been around for a while and know how things work out and the new people that come, hear any news and are optimistic

[Pentarou]

In other words, the people that have been around for a while and know how things work out and the new people that come, hear any news and are optimistic

Basically, yeah, that. Anyone who has spent any amount of time lurking or posting on hair loss forums will not fall for the "cure in 5 years" schtick. I remember in 2002 people were convinced we were on the cusp of a breakthrough.

[Scientalk56]

I have been following this forum since 2009..(6 years)
all i can tell is that u have two options: Minoxidil and propecia..
And.. hair trasnplants.

Thats all

[hellouser]

I have been following this forum since 2009..(6 years)
all i can tell is that u have two options: Minoxidil and propecia..
And.. hair trasnplants.

Thats all

Great research progress, much success, very exciting.

[thequestion]

I think SM could really be big time. They did their phase 1 trial in Australia and now they went into a MASSIVE phase II trial in the US, only recruiting patients that are high norwoods, and they are bringing results out in a timely manner. I don't think a company could have this big of a phase II trial with high norwoods if they didn't have something that showed great promise in phase I. Plus, the WNT pathway has backing.

I am not familiar with SM. Can you guys please let me know what company this is? Thanks.

[Jasari]

In the next 5 years? Probably a slight improvement on Fin and Minox. Norwood 4 and under might have something to give decent coverage.

[burtandernie]

There are not a lot in terms of concrete results in the last 20 years so I think its fine to have a healthy dose of skepticism until we see some actual real studies or results showing something works for certain.