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      community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

      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.

      community EMA is re-examining Winlevi (clascoterone at lower concentration)

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 11 months ago
      Clascoterone in Winlevi, a topical AR antagonist, is being re-examined due to concerns about HPA axis suppression in adolescents, but it's unlikely to be banned for adult use in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The European Medicines Agency recommended refusing Winlevi for acne vulgaris, but this may not affect Breezula's approval for AGA.

      community New Study: PP405, developed by Pelage Pharmaceuticals, can reactivate dormant hair follicle stem cells and stimulate natural hair growth by 20%

      in Research/Science  842 upvotes 9 months ago
      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.

      community CRISPR treatment for AGA on the horizon after approval for blood disorders

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.

      community Any chemists want to manufacture PP405 / JXL069? (Steps inside)

      in Research/Science  89 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the synthesis and potential use of JXL069 and PP405 for hair loss treatment, with skepticism about their effectiveness and concerns about safety. Users mention that JXL069 has shown no results in hair growth, and there is confusion about its identity and effectiveness compared to PP405.

      community Don't use PP405 from everychem. it is likely fake.

      in Research/Science  66 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 from Everychem is likely fake and potentially harmful, with concerns about its stability and the risk of using the wrong MPC inhibitor, which could damage hair follicles. The real PP405 was studied under strict conditions, and DIY attempts are discouraged due to unknown formulation and quality control.

      community Best Treatment In The Pipeline?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      New treatments for AGA are emerging, including pyrilutumide, gt0029, scube3, kx-826, and pp405. Verteporfin is mentioned as a promising option.

      community How likely do you think it is for PP405 to come out?

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 is a potential new hair loss treatment that works through metabolic pathways rather than hormonal ones, with an estimated market release between late 2027 and 2029. Current alternatives to finasteride include minoxidil, pyralutamide, fluridil, and RU58841, with hair transplants also being a viable option.

      community Microneedling versus Platelet-Rich Plasma

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      Microneedling and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) are equally effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, with no additional benefits from PRP over microneedling. Both treatments are safe and well-tolerated.

      community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.

      community is there any news about pp405 please

      in Update  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      There is no new information on pp405, with data collection expected to finish by the end of 2025. Users are discussing the timeline for data analysis and completion of Pelage Pharmaceuticals' phase 2 study.

      community It looks like Pelage are giving hints that PP405 is a game changer

      in Chat  239 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 is seen as a potential breakthrough for converting vellus hairs to terminal hairs, with users expressing both hope and skepticism. It is compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with discussions on side effects and marketing concerns.

      community PP405 is NOT gray market jxl069

      in Technology  26 upvotes 4 months ago
      PP405 is a safer alternative to JXL069 for hair loss treatment because it penetrates the skin effectively and degrades in the blood, avoiding systemic toxicity. JXL069, when forced into the body, can cause dangerous side effects like lactic acidosis due to its inability to degrade safely.

      community Fluridil degrades the androgen receptor.

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 11 months ago
      Fluridil degrades androgen receptors, which are prevalent in the scalp and other tissues. People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) may have higher expression of these receptors and 5AR activity in affected scalp areas.

      community PP405 Might Be the Closest We Have to a Upcoming Cure

      in Technology  237 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is considered a promising potential cure for hair loss, with phase 2 trial results expected in February 2025. Hair cloning is also discussed as a potential ultimate solution, despite significant scientific challenges.

      community Can Whey Protein isolate make your AGA worse?

      in Product  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Whey protein isolate may worsen androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to its potential to increase DHT levels, but finasteride use has helped maintain hair. Some users suggest avoiding protein supplements due to possible contaminants and additives that could affect hair health.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Ligand Chem cease trading Pyrilutamide

      in Product  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a possible hair loss treatment, ceasing to be traded due to patent laws; and the hope that this indicates it may be a legitimate treatment.

      community any news about DUPA (Diffuse unpatterned alopecia)?

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.