Hey guys

[flux]

Hows it goin

I'm supprised I recognize so many names here, its been quite some time since I've logged in.

So I may as well give a quick 6 month update,. I've had some sheds but all in all my hair is doing ok. Its thin but really its not too bad. I can spike it, and be pretty confident unless theres bright overhead lights. I've slacked major on minoxidil apps and I think it has hurt me, but not too bad. I'm thinking that the finasteride might be kickin in but still its early for that.

All in all though, I'm rather hopefull for the future. I think I will be able to hold on to enough of my hair untill new treatments come out.

Speaking of new treatments, MartinB posted recently on OSH101. I have not been keeping up on things, but thought I'd check in today and came across this post, originally made on hairsite:

Hi all,

The short version: I can not say anything that fairly would judge the effect of OSH-101 in real use. My guess is, that it works.

The longer version: Mmmm, thinking about it: prior to the trial I maybe also had the thought "This is going to be exiting, if it works I'm getting new hair." That is not reality. They take a 1x1 inch (2,5x2,5 cm) area and it is difficult to evaluate that yourself with two mirrors or with your fingertips. If you doubt my word, please read the full TrichoScan study that I made available, it has pictures of the clinical process that are essentially what was done on me.

May I make clear that (a) I did not sign an NDA and there has been no such things as "do not tell anybody this or that", and (b) I am not teasing you here and withholding anything. But I would hate to say anything that reflects a hope rather than a more objective observation.

This however I can say for sure: I reported that the hair on one of the two drug areas were longer than the other area. This is now even more pronounced. I must assume, that this was the area were the 5% OSH-101 was applied. Density? I can not say, because I can not observe it, but other people say that the area with longer hair has more dense hair growth.

Where does that leave us? Non-concluding. Was I a good responder? Was I a bad responder? How did the other 'mice' respond? I wish I could give you a definite answer "this kicks" or "this sucks". We will have to await the results from the CE-PTG analysis. These will, if positive, maybe also give us a timeframe for the next trial phases.

In regards to getting this peptide tailor made: beside the health issue wouldn't you feel imbecile if you spend say 500 € or US$ and come January got the message from Osteoscreen that it did not work that well on humans?

Martin

So anyways, greets to those who know me, and welcome those new to the battle. We're all in this together.

 

[Axon]

Sup Flux.

 

[Stabber]

flux, how ya doing man. I have returned :nofear:

 

[bombscience]

what up flux.

stabber couldn't stay away could ya?

 

[Stabber]

holy christ Bomb. When did you reach veteran status :freaked2:

I've got a lot of catching up to do

 

[bombscience]

holy christ Bomb. When did you reach veteran status :freaked2:

I've got a lot of catching up to do

a while ago actually.... i've cut back on my posting a lot. i just try to keep it factual and less chatty. now with that said. are you going to try treatments again? last we heard you were going to live bald.

 

[flux]

Hi Axon, Stabber, Bomb. Its good to see you guys are still around, unless its because youre having less then satisfactory results. What does bring you back, Stabber? Are you taking action?

It kinda suprises me that this post didnt get more attention due to that message regarding OSH101, though I suppose there was nothing about it in the topic. Still, this is good news; though its still uncertain how much it helps, it seems that OSH101 really does have some positive effect.

 

[umab]

Hows it goin

I'm thinking that the finasteride might be kickin in but still its early for that.

.

Hey Flux!

How long have you been on finasteride? I have just been 3months + some days on it. When should I expect effect of it. Someone says that it may come even in month 3 of treatment and the other say that you have to wait longer to see results from finasteride.

Thanx.

Ledvoush

 

[bombscience]

Hi Axon, Stabber, Bomb. Its good to see you guys are still around, unless its because youre having less then satisfactory results. What does bring you back, Stabber? Are you taking action?

It kinda suprises me that this post didnt get more attention due to that message regarding OSH101, though I suppose there was nothing about it in the topic. Still, this is good news; though its still uncertain how much it helps, it seems that OSH101 really does have some positive effect.

I think were all a little jaded on treatments right now because when you get started you have so much hope, and then about 4 months in you realize how much of an uphill battle fighting hairloss is.

That's when I read about OSH101 I really HOPE its as positive as it sounds. Yet at the same time, I read more about how costly the chemical composition of the treatment is and I stuggle to envision this ever reaching the consumer market at an affordable price. I have a good feeling this will something that is proven to work, but that nobody can afford.

 

[flux]

How long have you been on finasteride? I have just been 3months + some days on it. When should I expect effect of it. Someone says that it may come even in month 3 of treatment and the other say that you have to wait longer to see results from finasteride.

I've been on finasteride for 6 months. Generally one can expect to start seeing results between months 6-12. Seeing something at month 3 is possible, but unlikely.

That's when I read about OSH101 I really HOPE its as positive as it sounds. Yet at the same time, I read more about how costly the chemical composition of the treatment is and I stuggle to envision this ever reaching the consumer market at an affordable price. I have a good feeling this will something that is proven to work, but that nobody can afford.

Bomb, I am hoping that the reason this stuff is so expencive is because it is made in small batches, because there has been no call for mass production. Still it is so expencinve its hard to imagine the price coming down to a hundreth or a thousandth of the cost without some innovation.

BUT

Because this exact same PSI compound doubles as a drug for osteoperosis, you better believe the insurance companies are going to be doin whatever they can to make production as affordable as possible. (and maybe we can even use the osteoperosis drug to create hair loss treatments)

I do want to remain reserved, but it is nice to have a little hope for the future.. no matter how finantialy viable it is at present.