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Season 2: All about Science

Immune System & Hair Loss

Dr. Manfred Groeppel, Prof. Dr. Alexander Steinkasserer 26.05.2026 01:27

In summary

  • Healthy hair follicles are immunoprivileged; no immune cells are normally present nearby 
  • In androgenetic alopecia, micro-inflammation develops and lifts this immune privilege 
  • This can ultimately lead to the death of hair follicles 
  • sCD83 restores the natural environment, allowing hair follicles to reactivate and induce growth again 
  • Hormone-based treatments can carry serious side effects, including depression, erectile dysfunction, and suicidal thoughts
FAQ

Immune System & Hair Loss

What role does the immune system generally play when it comes to hair loss?
Healthy hair follicles are immunoprivileged, meaning there are normally no immune cells nearby. In androgenetic alopecia, micro-inflammation develops and lifts this privilege, which can lead to the death of hair follicles. The 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum restores the natural balance, allowing follicles to reactivate and induce hair growth again.
For which types of hair loss is this approach particularly relevant?
The 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum is particularly suitable for androgenetic alopecia and diffuse, thinning hair.
Why is a non-hormonal approach to hair loss a good idea?
Hormone-based products can carry serious side effects, including depression, erectile dysfunction, breast growth in men, and suicidal thoughts. The non-hormonal approach of 8T3 avoids these risks.

Description

Healthy hair follicles are immunoprivileged: there are normally no immune cells in their vicinity. In androgenetic alopecia, this changes. Micro-inflammation develops and lifts the immune privilege. The result is that hair follicles can die off. 

The 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum targets exactly this. sCD83 restores the natural balance, creating a healthy environment in which hair follicles can reactivate and induce hair growth again. 

The approach is particularly relevant for androgenetic alopecia and diffuse, thinning hair. A further point: hormone-based alternatives can carry serious side effects, including depression, erectile dysfunction, breast growth in men, and suicidal thoughts.

Experts

Dr. Manfred Groeppel
Dr. Manfred Groeppel
Prof. Dr. Alexander Steinkasserer
Prof. Dr. Alexander Steinkasserer
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