The Nothile journey began not in a lab, but in a small salon in Pinetown, Durban. Witnessing the profound impact of hair loss on confidence firsthand sparked a quest for a deeper, scientific solution. This path led from formulating initial products to a pivotal PhD in Dermatology, specializing in alopecia.

It was during this doctoral research at the University of Cape Town that the breakthrough BSY compound was discovered, marking the pivotal moment where a beauty brand evolved into a biotechnology innovator. From this foundation, Nothile Holdings was born—an ecosystem designed to ensure that African scientific discovery can be nurtured from concept to clinic.

Acknowledgement:

We gratefully acknowledge the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Innovation Hub (IKS) for their foundational support in the development of the Dr Si product line and for nurturing the innovation pipeline that led to the birth of Nothile BioPharma.