HM direction of growth

[mikemass]

Hi guys,

I've read comments here about how the folks testing hair multiplication have yet to overcome the problem of controlling the direction of growth. I've seen that stated in a number of threads. But I'd like to know where this concern originated from? Was this something stated by the researchers at some point? Is it something that was an issue in the past but has been resolved now? Also, in the ICX FAQ on HM, we find this:

"13. Would new hair grow in the same direction as the old?
In the ICX-TRC procedure we are not transplanting hair follicles, instead we are implanting cells into the skin which induce new hair growth, so there is no reason for these hairs to grow in a different direction from before."

Any comments on this? Why would they state this if controlling direction were still a problem?

Mike

 

[sphlanx2006]

I have read many comments about direction too. I think it is a general idea of the many many problems that can occur in a precedure that is completely new. Yet, direction of the hair is the last think i am worried about. There are more serious problems like the nature of the hair that will grow. Will it be "terminal" hair so it can provide nice coverage of the scalp, or fine and thin? And what % of the injected cells will actually grow into new hair? And, when they finally grow, will they be resistant to DHT or they going to fall back again after some time?

Hmm... i turned this topic into a mumbling of worries...

 

[flimflam]

mikemass:

yeah, I've never thought that hair direction would be a problem because, as they state, they're not implanting follicles. they're implanting the cells that generate and control the follicles.

like many stupid rumours, it was probably born out of ignorance and speculation.

sphlanx2006:

Because they're essentially simulating or "kick-starting" the natural hair process, there's no reason why the hair would be anything other than healty terminal hair.

Your second question about the percentage of injected cells is a pretty valid one though. I guess it's down to the process/technique/etc, which I suppose is what this Phase II trial is currently refining.

The hair will be resistant to dht/androgens because the hair they're sampling is too. However, the human body is still quite a mystery so we don't know how it might react.

I'm remaining positive about the whole thing and mostly trying not to think about it

 

[sphlanx2006]

The hair will be resistant to dht/androgens because the hair they're sampling is too. However, the human body is still quite a mystery so we don't know how it might react.

This is why i am not sure the hair will be terminal. I ve also heard someone from Intercytex mentioning that the first phase of HM might not be so effective, and there will be something like 2nd generation HM and or even 3rd generation HM.

We just have to wait...but time is hair so i am getting a little impatient.

 

[DaSand]

They said before direction was solved, keep in mind they're using cells to make the vellus hairs turn into thick hairs. The only thing I have a concern with is the newly reinvigorated hairs will stay that way so I wouldn't have to keep going back for more.

Apparently, at HairSite's forum there is a post there about someone knowing about the procedure is going.

I just want to know if it will work on the hairline. I hear of it being a hair transplant/HM combo. The cells injected can make the hairs look thick. I've mentioned it before, but when I take a look in lights I can see all the hair on my hairline that I thought was gone. I technically have a full head of hair, it's just they are vellus.

I'm now going to not think about this now as I have one year of college to finish and I want to get my GPA to at least a 3.0.

 

[RaginDemon]

a good hair transplant specialist will be able to do a good job on HM also, no worries there.