PP405 mechanism question - looking for discussion Treatment 3/30/2026
PP405 may promote short-term hair growth by pushing follicles into the growth phase, but concerns exist about long-term effects due to lack of rest phases. Users discuss various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, alfatradiol, and investigational drugs like KX-826 and GT20029 for hair maintenance and regrowth.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 521 resultscommunity Can pp405 revive dead follicles for long time bald people? Are those even dead? After 10+ years bald
PP405 may revive dormant hair follicles but is unlikely to help with long-term baldness where follicles are replaced by scar tissue. It is seen as a potential adjunct to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but its effectiveness on deeply fibrotic or scarred areas is doubtful.
community People are misunderstanding PP405. 31% response at 8 weeks is better than you think
PP405 shows promise as a hair loss treatment, with 31% experiencing increased hair density in a short trial. It may complement treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but long-term effectiveness and safety need confirmation.
community Finally, some real breakthroughs. A comparison of the two leading baldness treatments: PP405 versus ABS-201
PP405 and ABS-201 are promising treatments for male pattern baldness. PP405 shows rapid hair growth in human trials, while ABS-201 shows significant regrowth in animal studies but is still in early human trials.
community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"
Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.
community Poor man's PP405? Can't help but keep on thinking about this...
Lactic acid is not effective for hair growth when applied topically. JXL069, finasteride, and minoxidil are suggested as alternative treatments.
Related Research
6 / 14 results
research Recent Advances in Drug Development for Hair Loss
New treatments for hair loss show promise with advanced therapies and better targeting.
research Nouvelles thérapeutiques dans la prise en charge de l’alopécie androgénétique
De nouvelles thérapies promettent de mieux traiter la perte de cheveux due à l'alopécie androgénétique.
research LB1045 Inhibition of pyruvate oxidation activates human hair follicle stem cells ex vivo
PP405 may help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
research Review of the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting
New treatments for skin conditions show promise, especially Coacillium® for hair growth in young people with alopecia areata.
research Use of Vitamins and Minerals in the Treatment of Hair Loss: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Dermatologists in Saudi Arabia
Many dermatologists in Saudi Arabia recommend vitamins and minerals for hair loss, often based on personal experience rather than strong evidence.