“Because the hair germs are neonatal-like,” Hamilton explains, “they are less susceptible to the biochemicals—dihydrotestosterone (DHT), for instance—that damage the dermal papilla in the hair follicle.” As the new hair follicle is formed, its clean, natural environment should offer some protection from those biochemicals.
Whether, or how long, that protection lasts in humans must be determined in clinical trials. To further improve the chances that hair will grow and that the hair follicles will remain healthy, Stemson plans to assess naturally resistant follicles to identify their key protective properties. The company may use those findings to guide hair germ selection.
Whether, or how long, that protection lasts in humans must be determined in clinical trials. To further improve the chances that hair will grow and that the hair follicles will remain healthy, Stemson plans to assess naturally resistant follicles to identify their key protective properties. The company may use those findings to guide hair germ selection.