PP405 is a topical gel being tested for hair regrowth in adults with androgenetic alopecia. Volunteers aged 18-55 are needed for a 16-week trial in several US locations.
A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hair growth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.
The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.
The launch of Pyrilutamide as a potential hair loss treatment, with people discussing whether it is better than treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some participants have also discussed the risks associated with importing drugs from China.
The conversation discusses potential new treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), including verteporfin, pyrilutamide, and hair cloning. There is optimism about scientific advancements providing alternatives to minoxidil and finasteride.
Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.
The user is experiencing hair loss, initially diagnosed as Telogen Effluvium due to stress, but is concerned it might be Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). A suggestion was made to consider using Minoxidil or Finasteride if the condition worsens.
A natural compound called C3A from Aronia Chokeberry can help prevent hair loss by counteracting the effects of DHT. The user has been taking 50 grams of dried organic Aronia Chokeberry daily for 30 days and will update with photos in 60 days.
PP405 shows promise for hair regrowth, with new hairs observed in 66% of patients in just 27 days. The discussion also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as potential treatments.
A 16-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is using minoxidil, finasteride, and plans to add RU58841, while considering other treatments like MK-677 and microneedling. Concerns are raised about the potential impact of these treatments on puberty and development.
A user shared their year-long hair loss treatment using minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages, reporting moderate hair growth and stabilization. They suggest starting early with less harmful methods and consider adding finasteride or dutasteride if needed.
The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.
Pelage Pharmaceuticals' PP405 aims to treat hair loss by reactivating dormant hair follicle stem cells, showing promising results in early trials. The company plans to present their findings at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in 2026.
A 23-year-old male started using Redensyl and Aminexil, along with Tab BTN Ultra and Vitamin D3 supplements, for hair loss. He shared progress pictures after 45-50 days of treatment.
A 17-year-old is addressing hair loss with finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. They are considering adding GHK-Cu to their regimen, but others advise caution with finasteride due to age.
A 23-year-old user shares their hair regrowth journey, questioning if genetics or other factors are at play. They use Rogaine, finasteride, vitamin B12, biotin, Thera M Plus, and derma stamping, and seek advice on their regimen and hair growth patterns.
A 22-year-old male uses dutasteride, a serum with 10% minoxidil and 0.5% finasteride, and microneedling for diffuse androgenetic alopecia. Progress pictures show changes from July 2025 to February 2026.
PP405, developed by Pelage Pharmaceuticals, can reactivate dormant hair follicle stem cells and increase hair growth by 20% in eight weeks, unlike minoxidil or finasteride. However, skepticism remains about its effectiveness and availability, with concerns about funding and the timeline for broader access.
Pelage is delaying the start of phase 3 trials for PP405 to 2026 due to necessary regulatory processes, despite having $120 million in funding. Users discuss the potential of PP405 for hair regrowth, with some expressing skepticism and others hopeful for new treatments like Breezula.
The conversation discusses using a multimodal approach to treat androgenic alopecia, including substances like gamma-linolenic acid, DHA, sulforaphane, melatonin, cetirizine, astaxanthin, fisetin, apigenin, curcumin, limonene, genistein, and berberine. Users also mention using ketoconazole, minoxidil, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as part of their hair loss treatment regimens.
A user on finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamp, and Nizoral is seeing baby hairs and asks if it's regrowth. Another user confirms it is regrowth and encourages them to continue.
The conversation is about the availability of gt20029 for hair loss treatment, indicating that it will not be available for purchase soon. No specific treatments were discussed.
A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.
The user regrew their hairline using mechanical stimulation, including a 1.5mm derma roller weekly, daily scalp massages, and other treatments like Nizoral, zinc pyrithione, fish oil, and Lipogaine The Big 5. They did not use Minoxidil or finasteride.
Various hair growth treatments were discussed, including microneedling, bimatoprost, setipiprant, stemoxydine, PGE2, CB-03-01, WNT Beta-Catenin upregulators, KY19382, topical estrogen, IGF-1, GH, MK-677, oral castor oil, fisetin, resveratrol, cetrizine, and lactic acid. Users shared experiences and sources for these treatments, with some expressing interest in topical solutions and others noting the lack of FDA approval or scientific evidence for certain options.
A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.
The user experienced new hair growth after switching from oral finasteride to topical RU58841 with minoxidil and undergoing stem cell therapy. They noticed new hairs at the hairline and temples, but are unsure which treatment is responsible.
ABS-201 shows promise for male hair regrowth by blocking the prolactin receptor, with higher expected efficacy than current treatments. The discussion also covers dosing differences between macaques and humans for hmi115, highlighting a significant dosage disparity.
The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth using a protocol that includes minoxidil, dutasteride, essential growth serum, argan oil, trioxidil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They express hope and satisfaction with the progress after six weeks of treatment.
The post is about a user starting a hair loss treatment using finasteride, micro needling, and nizoral. The conversation includes supportive replies from other users.