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Tricia

At 1 mg a day, I have not had any noticeable side effects. I have heard of some women at higher doses (of 2.5 mg day) having breast tenderness. That happens to some men who take it too.

If they prescribe finasteride for hirstutism in women, they usually do it at the higher dose of 2.5 mg.

Tricia

Okay, I'll make a logical leap and answer my own question. It is the same thing (tb4) with Lees Pharm having the license for China and Panacea-Biotec for the rest of the world. However, it appears that Lees Pharm is ahead of the game because their website talks about launching it. Link to license ag...

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Have they in-licensed the same thing (tb4??) from the NIH? Lees Pharm lists their hair growth product launch for 2005. I contacted them for a revised timeline, but did not receive a response. Here's the 2003 press release for Lees Pharm 2003.06.19 -- Lee's Pharmaceutical and NIH US entered... Lees P...

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Ha, ha. I know you're supposed to take pictures, but I refuse to do that.

Tricia

It's been almost 3 months since I started propecia. My shedding is definitely down. But, that might have more to do with the winter time as people tend to shed less in the winter months. Interesting side effect. It has decreased body hair slightly, which is a good thing since minoxidil increased tha...

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Lisa, I have gotten a benefit from minoxidil. I've been using it for about 1.5 years. But, I do continue to lose hair in front and the short hair that I see growing all over the top of my head is not new growth. It's further evidence that those follicles are getting smaller and producing shorter, fi...

Tricia

I am sorry to hear that your shedding has increased. It feels like I'm barely loosing any hair this winter, but hair isn't growing back

. So, my hair seems to be thinning despite my treatments.

Tricia

It is message #119 in this thread

http://www.haarweb.nl/forum/showthread. ... ge=8&pp=15

Tricia

Hi KP, The dermatologist should be able to tell you if your hair loss is genetic or due to chemical damage. If you can hold off from getting your hair processed again until you see the doctor, that might be a good idea. As far as treatments go, if your condition is genetic, then they will recommend ...

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I read in another forum today, that according to Neosil, OSH101 is wrapping up Phase II with the results of that trial expected in 2006.

The moderator of the other forum contacted Neosil directly. I guess it's still in the works.

Tricia

I think it might work too well :oops: and cause excessive body hair. A while ago, I read an article about problems with pre-clinical testing (testing of any kind). They mentioned a neurological study with Wyeth. Curis has partnered with Wyeth to develop the hedgehog for neurological disorders. Altho...

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Okay. I found some more info on IGI's website. They have completed FDA I/II for PTH 7-34 for chemotherapy induced alopecia, but they also list a bunch of other possible indications for PTH 7-34: MPB, FPB, hirsutism, skin aging & wound healing. I'm a little bit happy over this news. I wonder if they ...

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I read an article about The Darkness. I don't know a thing about that band, but the article said that more than one song on their latest album deals with hair loss.

Tricia

I wonder if it's something that is being tested for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, but might be prescribed for off-label use for AGA. I really don't know if it would work for AGA. Here's an abstract of a 1997 study. It sounds like it is a growth stimulant........ J Invest Dermatol. 1997 Jun;108(6):9...

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IGI Inc has completed Phase I/II FDA trials of their topical PTH (7-34) treatment/prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients. From what I've read in the past about PTH (7-34), I thought it was a hair growth stimulant. And, wondered why it was just being tested in breast ca...

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Sorry for the late reply. I just now saw this post. No, I never tried oral spiro. If they prescribe oral spiro to a woman, they also prescribe birth control pills at the same time. Forgive me if this is way too much info for you, but you did ask :D . The reason they prescribe birth control pills is ...

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I'm optimistic that it will work soon enough. I also think it will turn out to be much less expensive than traditional hair transplants. Maybe it won't be cheap when it first hits the market, but the price will come down. Obviously, this is just my opinion, but I see it turning out to be something l...

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I've seen a connection between wound healing and hair growth in some of the recent research. Tb4 is the example that comes to mind. It's a drug that is supposed to help in wound healing and also promotes hair growth (at least, it grows hair in mice models :D ) I found this article from Cotsarelis ve...

Tricia

I haven't used either, but wondered how the two differed. Thanks for posting your experience with these products.

I have heard from several people that "Hair so real" is just like Toppik only cheaper.

Tricia

There are no FDA trials that support the use of Propecia by women. I have heard on the net that some doctors will prescribe it and that it helps a percentage of female patients. Most doctors won't even consider prescribing it for females. On female hair loss websites though, I've heard mixed reviews...

Tricia

I started Propecia when I first made this post. So, it has been a month since I've been using it. I haven't noticed any side effects from the drug. My shed seems to have slowed down, but it's too difficult to judge sheds. I usually tell people to not pay attention to sheds because you can't really l...

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I re-read the notes. I guess it was one doctor making that prediction. I've heard other doctors make other predictions. I guess, we'll have to wait and see.

Tricia

That's kind of sad news that minoxidil will continue to be the drug of choice for the next 5 years. I've heard that they will be coming out with the foam version. That doesn't thrill me.

Please, let there be hair cloning

Tricia

Many doctors won't prescribe propecia or avodart to female hair loss patients because there is no FDA trial to support that either of these drugs will grow hair for women. And, both of these drugs can not be safely taken by pregnant women due to birth defects to male fetus. But, will your doctor one...

Tricia

People tend to have less hair there, naturally. If the texture is changing to corkscrew-looking hair, then I've heard that is a predictor of DHT-related hair loss. I don't really know. I doubt you'd lose all of your hair right there.

Tricia

I had the Smoothbeam laser treatment over a year ago. It was painful, but got rid of the acne on my chin. Many adult women get acne on the chin and it's hormone-related and difficult to treat. I was skeptical about the smoothbeam laser, but thought I'd give it a shot. It worked. I hardly ever get an...

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AM - Scientists isolate baldness gene [This is the print version of story http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2005/s1484685.htm] AM - Tuesday, 18 October , 2005 08:30:00 Reporter: Daniel Hoare TONY EASTLEY: Baldness has long been a curse for many men, but a group of Melbourne researchers have gone som...

Tricia

I have a DHT / acne question. Did anyone notice a skin improvement with the intiation of propecia?

I hear all the time that there is a DHT / acne connection, but I never hear of a doctor prescribing propecia as an acne remedy.

Tricia

Sam, If I were you, I'd continue to use propecia. Take pictures of the Lasercomb progress and see if it is beneficial in conjunction with propecia. You know you are getting a benefit from propecia. I think the possibility of stopping propecia and losing some hair would be devastating. Good luck. I h...

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If any woman has experience using one of these drugs, please post your story here (whether you had a positive outcome, or not).

I know that some doctors will prescribe these drugs to females, but most will not.

Tricia

Hair-raising stem cells identified Swiss study shows that hair follicles contain bonafide multipotent stem cells October 3, 2005 Using an animal model, a research team led by Yann Barrandon at the EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne) and the CHUV (Lausanne University Hospital) has discov...

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Aboy, Sorry. I missed your post and just noticed it today. I didn't think hedgehog was in FDA trials yet. I thought it was still pre-clinical. I'm not sure how hedgehog would compare to tb4. Trials take a while. If everything goes smoothly, a drug can pass all 3 trials within 3 years and then after ...

Tricia

That is too weird. Yeah, they must have been updating the site when I checked.

I checked again just now and the R&D section is back on the site.

Come 'on already. I want a new drug

Tricia

Their website used to say that they were coming out with the hair growth product (in China) in 2005. I checked their website this week and found nothing about R&D. They used to display their pipeline of products. http://www.leespharm.com I wonder why they took the pipeline down. :?: They used to lis...

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IMO, I think gene therapy is the farthest away from development. If anyone else has an opinion on this, please jump in and share your thoughts. In the search for a cure for baldness, there are three areas of research: 1. drugs 2. hair cloning 3. gene therapy I estimate that some new drug will come o...

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Thick Fur on Hairless Mice After Gene Therapy By Daniel DeNoon WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD on Monday, September 26, 2005 Sept. 26, 2005 -- If you're hair-impaired, a new finding about mice offers hope for rejuvenating barren hair follicles. The finding comes from the Johns Hopk...

Tricia

I used minoxidil 5% 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml at night for one year. My biggest fear about using topicals was the grease factor. I thought my hair would look greasy or smell funny. That just hasn't been the case. My biggest complaint about minoxidil is that it does tend to fade my hair color. I d...

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I know I post a lot of business news. But, this is exciting to me. Procter & Gamble is getting in with Curis to develop the hedgehog drug. P&G, Curis partner in hair growth research Monday September 19, 1:35 pm ET Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals has entered into a research and development agreement...

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familyguy, I think the British company you're talking about is Intercytex and apparently they've already lined up Bosley to handle the procedures in the United States. I could be wrong. But, that's the way I understand it. Intercytex finished Phase I FDA trials with Phase II slated for 2006, and Pha...

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Here is Bosley's latest timeline for hair cloning (but, I won't be jumping up and down until they actually do it :P ) Cloning is the newest hope. Washenik said Bosley researchers have met with the FDA and will apply for clinical trials. He hopes it can be an approved treatment by late 2008. Other re...

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September 01, 2005 09:00 AM US Eastern Timezone Hedgehog Agonists Modulate Hair Growth; Preclinical Data Published in The Journal of Investigational Dermatology BIOWIRE2K CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2005--Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a therapeutic drug development company, today annou...

Tricia

Duh!! okay, so I read the article and it's the antibiotic properties that are supposed to help.

Nevermind

Tricia

I tried to take Minocycline for my skin (prior to my hair loss). I have to say that it had a very bad effect on me and I don't usually react badly to medications. It caused lots of dizziness, which my dermatologist told me was a sign I should not take it long term (CNS toxicity...my derm experiences...

Tricia

It looks the same to me as well.

Tricia

If the night time formula has a steriod (betamethasone valerate) and/or
retinoic acid, then those can definitely cause irritation.

I only buy Dr. Lee's PPG-free minoxidil. I use that at night and do not have any scalp irritation at all. (i do get irritation if i use regular minox)

Tricia

Sonali,

I'm sorry to hear that you have PCOS. I hope the medications will help you. Many women who have hair loss, do have PCOS.

Thanks for posting your update.

Tricia

I found another blurb about it and it does sound like Tb4. I was skeptical about the Tb4 that people were making on their own. A spokesperson from Panacea Biotec is saying 3 to 4 years to launch the product. Even if it works well, I doubt it would be rolled out that soon. Panacea Biotec to develop h...

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I hope something good comes from it

Tricia

I wouldn't be too worried about green tea. I would think that you'd have to drink tons and tons of it.

Tricia

After losing my hair for about two years, I finally decided to change my hair style. I had it cut short with razor cut layers and bangs. It looks like I have a ton of hair now (when really, I've lost at least 40% of my hair) Women have a lot of options when it comes to hair loss. There are many hair...

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Lees Pharm and Panacea-Biotec

3-month update on propecia

Update on OSH101

Topical PTH (7-34), just for chemotherapy-induced alopecia?

Wound healing and hair growth

Dutasteride - female PMS study

Baldness gene (hope for those who lost hair long ago??)

Any women use Propecia, Proscar, or Avodart?

Stem cell news

Has anyone heard anything new about Tb4 & Lee's Pharm?

Good news for hairless mice

familyguy - word about topicals

Make way for the hedgehog

Little blurb about hair cloning

Latest news from Curis (not much different from Feb. 2005)

Changing your hair style can make a huge improvement