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      community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

      in Research/Science  236 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.

      community why are beard gains on min usually permanent?

      in Minoxidil  43 upvotes 9 months ago
      Beard gains from minoxidil are usually permanent due to facial hair follicles' lower sensitivity to DHT. Scalp hair requires ongoing DHT suppression with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 to maintain gains after stopping minoxidil.

      community The expected timeline for PP405 - Next update at AAD Annual Meeting in March 2026 ?

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 6 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, PP405, showed promising Phase 2a results with 31% of patients experiencing over 20% hair density increase without systemic absorption, avoiding hormonal side effects. The treatment is expected to be expensive, with Phase 3 trials starting mid-2026, and there is skepticism about the data's strength.

      community Earliest we can get legitimate pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  48 upvotes 4 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a drug in phase 3 trials in China, potentially becoming available in late 2023 or early 2024; Finasteride being used as a current treatment for hair loss; and the possibility of joining a group buy for black market versions of Pyrilutamide.

      community Sooo whats the consensus about pp405 now?

      in Chat  75 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 may help with hair regrowth, especially when combined with minoxidil and finasteride, but its long-term effectiveness is unclear. Phase 3 trials are expected to begin soon, with results in a few years.

      community Full extent of pp405 effectiveness

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and future results of the hair loss treatment pp405, with questions about its impact on different hair loss stages and areas. There is anticipation for phase 3 trial results to provide more data, and hope that pp405 could enhance hair transplant outcomes.

      community Today was Last update on pp405

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 11 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, PP405, is moving from phase 2A to 2B in clinical trials, sparking discussions about its potential to regrow dormant hairs and its impact on existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism, while others are hopeful about its future effectiveness.

      community Happiness is just a gap between sheds

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, switching from 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil to 5mg oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, noting improvements despite shedding phases. Other users discussed the hair growth cycle, treatment effects, and shared advice on managing hair loss, including buzzing hair and maintaining mental health.

      community Most promising cures for baldness as of May 2026

      in Treatment  56 upvotes 1 month ago
      PP405 is the most promising future treatment for hair loss, aiming to reactivate dormant hair follicles. Clascoterone 5% is the most promising near-term drug, while current strategies include using finasteride or dutasteride to stabilize hair loss and minoxidil to stimulate growth.

      community Some good news for the future.

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP-405, a potential hair loss treatment, shows promise in stimulating dormant hair follicles and may help with various hair loss types. Current treatments like Minoxidil are still recommended as PP-405 is in early trials and may take years to become available.

      community Did UCLA Just Cure Baldness? Check this Out!

      in Research/Science  968 upvotes 1 year ago
      UCLA's PP405 shows promise in reactivating dormant hair follicles for hair loss treatment but is still in clinical trials. Minoxidil and finasteride remain common treatments until PP405 becomes available.

      community 1 year and 5 months progress oral fin + topical min

      in Progress Pictures  334 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared progress on hair regrowth using 1.25 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil, and a 1.5 mm dermaroller twice a week, with no side effects. Users discussed shedding phases, application methods, and the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.

      community Survived First Monte. Shedding is real

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.

      community Is PP405 actually different, or does it fall into the same pattern as previous treatments?

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      PP405 is being discussed as a potential new approach to hair loss by targeting follicle stem cells, suggesting a different mechanism from existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, there is skepticism about whether it will lead to meaningful long-term outcomes or follow the pattern of previous treatments that showed promise but lacked consistent results.

      community Losing gains from 7 months of oral min, fin, dut.

      in Update  66 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.

      community DHEA, the culprit behind DUPA ? Read this!

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 2 years ago
      High DHEA levels may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT in hair follicles, potentially explaining why finasteride is ineffective for some. Treatments like high-dose dutasteride and RU58841 are suggested, but the underlying cause, such as adrenal issues, should be investigated.

      community Whats the deal with TDM-105795?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      TDM-105795 is a potential hair growth stimulant that works differently from minoxidil and could be used alongside it for enhanced growth. It completed phase 2 trials in 2024, with a medium to high chance of release in 2026, but lacks recent updates or phase 3 trial information.

      community Regression? Has anyone experienced this?

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.

      community Shedding tremendously on RU5841

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting RU58841, despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over a year without stabilization. Others suggest continuing the treatment as shedding can be a normal phase, but caution that RU58841 is unpredictable.

      community 2nd shed Update: Lost everything and still losing like crazy.

      in Update  176 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after initially successful treatment with minoxidil and finasteride, leading to a second shedding phase. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and are advised to continue treatment despite the shedding, as regrowth is expected.

      community 4 months finasteride, someone tell me what’s going on.

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 4 months and minoxidil for over a year, experiencing significant hair loss and thinning. Others suggest it might be a shedding phase, with some users sharing similar experiences and eventual regrowth, while others express skepticism about the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

      in Update 2 months ago
      PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.