PP405 is suspected to be a scam, with users doubting its legitimacy and effectiveness. Many recommend using proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
The user experienced good hair regrowth over a year using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil. Some users suggested additional treatments like derma stamping or switching to oral minoxidil for better results.
PP405 is progressing to Phase 2b trials, with results expected in late 2025 or early 2026, and potential Phase 3 trials in 2026. Some users experienced side effects from finasteride and are hopeful for PP405 as an alternative treatment.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Stemoxydine from Vichy, and mentions alternatives like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user is seeking a more affordable option than L'oreal Serioxyl.
A female user has experienced severe hair shedding since stopping birth control in late 2022, diagnosed as telogen effluvium with no signs of androgenetic alopecia. Despite healthy living and optimal bloodwork, she continues to shed hair daily but also sees significant regrowth.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth after 5 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, along with 3 sessions of laser therapy and exosomes. The user is hopeful about regaining their bangs.
Stem-cell hair transplants could potentially create thousands of grafts from a single donor graft, offering a solution for hair loss with DHT-resistant hair. Companies like Stemson Therapeutics and OrganTech are working on this technology, which may become available in the future, possibly reducing the cost and making it widely accessible.
User experienced rapid thinning on crown, used dutasteride for 3 months with significant improvement. Microneedling and ketoconazole were also used, but no minoxidil or finasteride.
Dutasteride is expensive in the EU, prompting consideration of buying it from Turkey or using alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and bicalutamide. Users discuss challenges in obtaining prescriptions and the affordability of treatments in different regions.
Combining microneedling with Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair growth, with discussions on device legitimacy and effectiveness. Alternatives like PEMF and the use of oral and topical treatments such as dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride are also considered.
The user switched from finasteride to 2.5 mg dutasteride daily and added 1% pyrilutamide to address persistent scalp itch, but the itch remains. They also use 2% ketoconazole and 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo for temporary relief.
Pelage PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in trials, potentially reactivating dormant hair follicles without affecting hormones. Results are expected in February 2025, offering an alternative to minoxidil and finasteride.
User tried oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, and RU58841 but experienced side effects. They discuss upcoming treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029, and KY19382 as potential options.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using minoxidil 5% twice daily since January 31 and adding oral dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 2mg daily two weeks ago. They also used microneedling occasionally and are seeking opinions on potential further gains.
The post and conversation discuss using coconut oil and castor oil for hair regrowth over 1.5 years. Some users suggest using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for better results, while others prefer natural oils to avoid side effects.
The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.
The user experienced some hair regrowth using twice daily topical 5% minoxidil and once daily oral 1mg finasteride, along with dermarolling. They plan to continue this regimen for at least two years and may try additional treatments if needed.
A user is experiencing temple hair recession and is seeking alternatives to finasteride. They are considering castor oil, coconut oil, and derma rolling, and have seen some improvement with Zenegen.
Stemson Therapeutics announced a breakthrough in hair growth technology using stem cells. Users discussed the potential high cost and skepticism about the treatment's accessibility.
The user has been using finasteride for almost a year, starting at age 18, and added tretinoin and 5% topical minoxidil 1-2 months ago. They are concerned about hair receding again despite the treatments.
A user shared progress pictures after their fifth hair transplant, which included 3,000 grafts from both scalp and body hair. They use topical finasteride and minoxidil, and the procedure cost $22,000 at Maxim in Austin, Texas.
The conversation is about a 21-year-old using finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, hair growth serums, and exosome therapy to treat early-stage thinning on the crown. They are questioning if these treatments are sufficient to improve hair thickness.
Eucapil/fluridil is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and why it isn't a primary treatment. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.
A user shared their two-year progress using 2.5mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, recently adding topical dutasteride. Another user questioned the high finasteride dosage, noting no benefits over 1mg.
KX-826 shows promising results for hair growth with fewer side effects, offering an alternative to finasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss combining it with minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral for improved results.