1. Was this tested on animals? - Nah, it was tested on humans (clinical trials).
2. What stage is it at? - It's past Phase 3 out of pre-clinical/Phase 1/Phase 2/Phase 3/FDA approval.
3. I thought hair loss was irreversible because it means reviving dead cells? - It doesn't revive dead cells either.
4. So what's the principle? - It prevents the DHT (dihydrotestosterone) hormone, which shrinks hair follicles and causes hair loss, from binding to the androgen receptors in the follicle. Basically, a drug that completely blocks hair loss at the source has finally come out.
5. That sounds like a male hormone thing. If I put that on, am I gonna get limp? - They say it only works on the scalp, so there's no worsening of sexual function.
6. Doesn't that mean it's only preventative? - It prevents the worsening of shrinking hair follicles, leading to hair regrowth.
7. So does it work for the bros who are already fully bald? - This drug literally "stops" hair loss; it's not a "cure." Sorry, but if you're already one of the shiny bald bros, it's too late.
"Hype quickly turned into despair for the already-shiny bros once they read the fine print—this drug is for stopping, not fixing!"
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