Follicum AB has released initial data from the first phase IIa trial of its promising drug candidate, FOL-005, which it believes can stimulate hair growth. The phase IIa study examined the safety and therapeutic effect of different doses of FOL-005, administered as injections into the scalp. At the highest dose, researchers observed a measurable increase in hair growth. Moreover, they reported minimal side effects, which researchers celebrated as confirmation that the treatment was safe, which is always the first hurdle for any new drug.We’ve been keeping an eye on the Sweden-based Follicum since they first popped onto our radar back in February 2018, in our story, “
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