youngbaldie
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Now...if only they could got to phase 3 already... Seriously, its been years now I think.
http://www.strakan.com/randd.html
http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN49873657
Here is a brief description of the history of the drug courtesy of another poster on another forum..
"For those interested in knowing more I will provide you with some additional information.
Back in the 90's a French company, Rosseau Pharmaceuticals developed a topical anti-androgen named RU 58841. Initial studies conducted at the time both in Europe and the US on the stump tailed macaque for androgenic alopecia proved extremely positive. The drug action was proported able to stop DHT binding to the receptor by over 90% without any systematic absorption. Hair growth witnessed in these trials spoke for themselves. Unfortunately at the time Rosseau was undergoing changes of ownership and the testing ended. It has basically sat around in limbo since this time.
Recently it has been licensed to other European companies which saw it as a viable treatment in male pattern baldness to continue the research. It appears on the surface to have all the benefits of a topical anti-androgen, it works and has not caused any side effects in the studies.
One big caveat, stability of the compound is a problematic. By nature of its chemical formulation it is highly hygroscopic, meaning its attracts moisture from the atmosphere. When this happens, it quickly degrades and becomes unstable and virtually useless. Companies are currently working on a means to counteract this. I am not sure if this has been solved as of yet, though I have a possible solution in mind, but if it has, a monumental roadblock to its eventual release has been removed.
I have done quite a bit of research on the drug over the past few months, reading through clinical trials, contacting the manufacturer of RU and speaking to individuals who have used it. I have actually considered trying it myself. Nothing but positive claims have been made with the exception of its stability. If this has been solved it appears RU will become the most exciting hair growth drug to date."
http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/fo ... 7431064092
http://www.strakan.com/randd.html
http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN49873657
Here is a brief description of the history of the drug courtesy of another poster on another forum..
"For those interested in knowing more I will provide you with some additional information.
Back in the 90's a French company, Rosseau Pharmaceuticals developed a topical anti-androgen named RU 58841. Initial studies conducted at the time both in Europe and the US on the stump tailed macaque for androgenic alopecia proved extremely positive. The drug action was proported able to stop DHT binding to the receptor by over 90% without any systematic absorption. Hair growth witnessed in these trials spoke for themselves. Unfortunately at the time Rosseau was undergoing changes of ownership and the testing ended. It has basically sat around in limbo since this time.
Recently it has been licensed to other European companies which saw it as a viable treatment in male pattern baldness to continue the research. It appears on the surface to have all the benefits of a topical anti-androgen, it works and has not caused any side effects in the studies.
One big caveat, stability of the compound is a problematic. By nature of its chemical formulation it is highly hygroscopic, meaning its attracts moisture from the atmosphere. When this happens, it quickly degrades and becomes unstable and virtually useless. Companies are currently working on a means to counteract this. I am not sure if this has been solved as of yet, though I have a possible solution in mind, but if it has, a monumental roadblock to its eventual release has been removed.
I have done quite a bit of research on the drug over the past few months, reading through clinical trials, contacting the manufacturer of RU and speaking to individuals who have used it. I have actually considered trying it myself. Nothing but positive claims have been made with the exception of its stability. If this has been solved it appears RU will become the most exciting hair growth drug to date."
http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/fo ... 7431064092
