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      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 Allergan recruiting for Setipiprant trial in the US

       13 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses a clinical trial for Setipiprant in the US, starting June 29th, with eligibility excluding recent users of minoxidil or finasteride. It encourages informed decision-making before signing up.

      community Pp405 - it has to work. It has to.

      in Research/Science  170 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss treatments, including PP405, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with hopes for future solutions. Participants discuss the emotional impact of hair loss and consider alternatives like hair transplants or acceptance.

      community The New, Improved CB-03-01/Setipiprant Group Buy

       27 upvotes 9 years ago
      The group buy for CB-03-01, a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, was postponed and refunded due to issues with the product's form and solubility. The product, also known as Breezula, is an alternative to finasteride with fewer side effects, but its official release is delayed until 2021.

      community GT20029 and PP405 the new fin and min that we been waiting for ?

      in Chat  36 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 and GT20029 are new hair loss treatments with different mechanisms from traditional options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells to reactivate growth, while GT20029 works as an androgen receptor deleter, both requiring ongoing use for effectiveness.

      community PP405 Phase 2a press release with early results

      in Research/Science  700 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, with 31% of participants experiencing over 20% increase in hair density after 8 weeks. Phase 3 trials are expected in 2026, with potential market availability by 2029-2031.

      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 Are we still getting the PP405 phase 2a results by the end of March?

      in Research/Science  27 upvotes 3 months ago
      People are discussing the anticipated release of PP405 phase 2a results, expected by the end of March, with some skepticism about its effectiveness. There is cautious optimism due to past experiences with similar treatments like Breezula, despite concerns about the lack of presentation at the AAD 2026 conference.

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

      in Research/Science  122 upvotes 7 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 Found a slide summary for PP405

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hair loss treatment.

      community What is next for pp405 in phase 2b?

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 11 months ago
      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.

      community MCL1 does anyone knows anthying about it

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Who else is looking forward to full phase 2 results of PP405?

      in Chat  59 upvotes 4 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment showing promise, especially for men with severe balding. Some are hopeful it will be a game-changer for those who cannot tolerate finasteride or minoxidil, despite skepticism about the outcomes.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community What's going on with hmi115? The Phase 2 was concluded Nov2024 but no news

      in Chat  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hmi115, a prolactin receptor blocker, showed promise for hair growth, but results from Phase 2 trials have not been published. ABS-201, an AI-based analog, is expected to begin trials in December 2025, while commercialization of treatments like PP-405 is anticipated around 2027.

      community Thinking about signing up for the setipiprant clinical trials

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster considering joining a clinical trial for setipiprant after experiencing side effects from finasteride and disinterest in minoxidil. Some users express skepticism about setipiprant's effectiveness, while others encourage participation in the trial for potential benefits.

      community Upcoming Setipiprant clinical trials hint at systemic daily dosage

       22 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of oral Setipiprant tablets for treating androgenetic alopecia compared to finasteride. It mentions the high cost of Setipiprant on the black market and the trial's end date in September 2017.

      community PP405 mechanism question - looking for discussion

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 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 Anagenic is trying to compound Gt20029

      in Treatment  56 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns that Anagenic's version of GT20029 might not be as effective or safe as Kintor's, with comparisons to issues faced by pyrilutamide. The chemical structure of the drug has been published.