will cloned hairs be tested before FDA approval?

[elguapo]

I know a lot of "pioneers" got prescriptions for finasteride and dutasteride because they were fda-approved for other treatments. But if and when scientists discover a way to clone durable hairs, and are ready to begin clinical tests for fda approval, will some people dare to go ahead with it before the test results/fda approval come in?

I don't want to think that it will take 5 years to solve the cloning puzzle, and then ANOTHER 5 years for fda approval. Then again, I don't want to get an hair transplant with the cloned hairs, and then have them die in 2 years, either.

What do you guys think?

 

[jblig]

I agree I think too many people are banking on hair cloning right now and we have no I dea as to how long these hairs would be retained on the head.There is still so many factors that have to be tested in order to claim this a miracle procedure for male pattern baldness. Im believe you will see another drug come out before hair cloning....

 

[Axon]

Hope - a potent emotion.

It's good that you both keep your feet firmly grounded.

 

[Guest]

If hair cloning is seen as a surgical procedure, it does not need FDA approval. FDA approves drugs/meds.

 

[Stingray]

The two worst people to be, the first one to try something, and.. the last.

 

[HairlossTalk]

The two worst people to be, the first one to try something, and.. the last.

Bingo.

 

[20something]

If hair cloning is seen as a surgical procedure, it does not need FDA approval. FDA approves drugs/meds.

I think in this case it will require FDA approval. From the January 2004 Wired article:

Washenik is moving more cautiously, but he expects to be ready to start human trials within two years. Ultimately, the aim is to receive a stamp of approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, which regulates tissue engineering.

 

[Guest]

If hair cloning is seen as a surgical procedure, it does not need FDA approval. FDA approves drugs/meds.

I think in this case it will require FDA approval. From the January 2004 Wired article:

Washenik is moving more cautiously, but he expects to be ready to start human trials within two years. Ultimately, the aim is to receive a stamp of approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, which regulates tissue engineering.

God bless him! He may regret going that route but hey, it is his money.