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      community Pp405 phase 2a clinical results

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows initial promise for treating androgenetic alopecia, with safety confirmed in early trials, but skepticism remains due to limited data. Further trials are needed to determine its true efficacy and potential market impact.

      community Updates about KX-826 & GT20029

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential advancements in two hair loss drugs, KX-826 and GT20029, and the interest in whether transitioning from oral finasteride to these drugs would maintain hair growth. One reply expresses skepticism about the compounds' representation.

      community I might have found hair transplant bug guys

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      Using finasteride before a hair transplant can prevent further hair loss and make the transplant look more natural. Patients should continue using finasteride until hair cloning becomes available.

      community Quote from Pelage (PP-405) Spokesperson...

      in Research/Science  123 upvotes 9 months ago
      Pelage is developing a topical hair follicle stem cell therapy, PP405, for non-scarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia, with Phase III trials planned and a potential market launch by 2027. The treatment may not require continuous use after initial regrowth.

      community Positive Hair Result in Patient using Tirzepatide

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 57-year-old man with male pattern hair loss and insulin resistance experienced hair regrowth and weight loss after using tirzepatide, without other hair treatments. Dysregulated glucose metabolism is linked to hair loss, with tirzepatide potentially improving hair density by normalizing insulin resistance.

      community Shiseido (RepliCel) likely to cost around $1000

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      RepliCel's potential hair loss treatment may cost around $1000 and aims to protect hair follicles from DHT, possibly reversing some miniaturization. It is not considered a cure and may be most effective in early hair loss stages, with its main advantage over finasteride being the lack of sexual side effects.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

      community Does anybody else got their hair ruined when on tretinoin?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced hair shedding and follicle shrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hair loss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.

      community A rare case? Or a blind spot? Hair loss caused by low T + e2

      in Chat  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low testosterone and estradiol may contribute to hair loss, and blocking DHT without sufficient hormone levels might hinder regrowth. The discussion highlights the importance of hormone balance, with some considering supplements and lifestyle changes to support hair health.

      community New cure? A new combo to dream with hair regeneration

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A stem cell and adenosine triphosphate cocktail showed promising results in hair regrowth for male and female mice, with potential for future clinical trials. Users humorously reacted to the success in mice, expressing hope for human application.

      community Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the link between increased estrogen and autoimmune diseases, with a focus on avoiding soy and milk. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

      community Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05 (sernivo spray)

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user was prescribed betamethasone dipropionate spray for a receding hairline, which caused skin peeling and depigmentation. They stopped using it and are considering alternatives like BPC-157/TB-500 for healing.

      community GT20029 Phase 2 results are out

      in Treatment  60 upvotes 8 months ago
      GT20029 shows promising results for hair loss treatment, with potential approval in China by 2026 or 2027, but U.S. approval may take longer. It could serve as an alternative to finasteride, with a potentially better side effect profile.

      community My baby is balding! (Norwood 7)

      in Satire  1172 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is a satirical discussion about a baby with hair loss using adult hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, as well as dermarolling, scalp massages, and plans for PRP sessions. Suggestions include various other treatments and humorous advice, reflecting the satire of the situation.

      community PP405 mechanism question - looking for discussion

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      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.

      community Jxl069 (pp405 api) week 8 update

      in Progress Pictures  201 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared minimal results from using JXL-069 for hair loss, noting a slight lengthening of vellus hairs and plans to switch to a prodrug variant due to limited effectiveness. They also mentioned using finasteride and minoxidil, which have plateaued in results.