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Looks like they might be close to a generally available treatment. It says they've had successful human trials and they are expanding them Also: > the scient
by nico 2y ago
Looks like they might be close to a generally available treatment. It says they've had successful human trials and they are expanding them
Also:
> the scientists have co-founded a medical development company called Pelage Pharmaceuticals. Backed by Google Ventures, last year the company raised $16.4 million in funding to shepherd further trials and win official clearances
- andrewstuart2 2y agoI'll bet it's cheap! Only $1299/mo USD.
- Gud 2y agoThankfully there will be copies made in India and China for a tenth of the price.
- nico 2y agoHow much are the alternatives, like finasteride or follicle implants? It will probably need to be somehow competitive with those
- xnx 2y agoFinasteride is pennies a day, but doesn't do 1 percent of what this new drug might.
- penguin_booze 2y agoSee also: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05p1pnvymvo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05p1pnvymvo.
- swat535 2y agoLet's not forget that Finasteride has horrific side effects for men and can induce permanent / major sexual dysfunctions and drops in libido.
- kelnos 2y agoI gave finasteride (and dutasteride) a try in my 20s. It didn't work, but I'm lucky that I didn't end up suffering any of those side effects you mention. I was definitely reckless in taking it without really considering the negative possibilities.