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Season 2: All about Science

Scope & Scientific Logic of the Solution

Dr. Manfred Groeppel, Prof. Dr. Alexander Steinkasserer 26.05.2026 01:32

In summary

  • Minoxidil dilates blood vessels to increase nutrient absorption; the 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum takes a completely different approach 
  • The 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum restores immune privilege and the natural balance of the hair follicles 
  • This stimulates follicle activation, leading to new and thicker hair growth 
  • Hair growth runs in cycles that last months to years; biology cannot be tricked 
  • Any product promising new hair after 4 to 6 weeks is, according to the experts, probably making false claims
FAQ

Scope & Scientific Logic of the Solution

Why doesn't the 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum use conventional growth stimulators like minoxidil?
Minoxidil dilates blood vessels and increases nutrient absorption in the hair follicles. The 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum takes a different approach: it restores the immune privilege and natural balance of the hair follicles, stimulates their activation, and leads to new and thicker hair growth.
Why does hair regrowth take time?
Hair growth runs in cycles that can last months to years. sCD83 induces hair growth and extends the anagen growth phase. Any product promising new hair after 4 to 6 weeks is, according to the experts, probably making false claims. Biology cannot be tricked.

Description

Minoxidil dilates blood vessels and increases nutrient absorption in the hair follicles. The 8T3 Essentials Hair Serum takes a completely different approach: it restores the immune privilege and natural balance of the hair follicles, stimulates their activation, and leads to new and thicker hair growth. 

Understanding why results take time requires a look at the hair cycle. Hair growth runs in phases that can last months, sometimes years. sCD83 induces hair growth and extends the anagen growth phase. Positive results only emerge after longer, consistent use. 

The experts are clear on one point: anyone promising new hair after 4 to 6 weeks is probably making false claims. Biology cannot be tricked. Hair growth is and remains a long-term process.

Experts

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