The post is about a user's progress with using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. One user suggests that dermarolling may also be contributing to the positive results.
The effects of Finasteride on hair loss and its side-effects, such as aching balls. The user has been taking it for two years with no changes to the symptom.
The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.
The user is considering using P5P to reduce high prolactin levels and is questioning if oral minoxidil could be contributing to the issue. They are also debating whether to switch from oral to topical minoxidil.
Over 5 years, the user saw hair improvement using finasteride and dermarolling, but experienced hair loss with weightlifting. Recently increased finasteride dose and is more careful with dermarolling, but is not considering minoxidil.
RU58841 can be ordered as a powder and compounded at home, but it should be stored at room temperature to avoid crystallization. Pyraulatmide may follow a similar principle.
Pelage plans to conduct two Phase 3 trials for PP405, a new hair loss treatment, which may take about a year to complete. Users discuss various hair loss treatments, including pyrilutamide, minoxidil, finasteride, and clascoterone, with some expressing impatience over the lengthy trial process compared to faster drug approvals like the COVID vaccine.
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.
PP405 is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with excitement about its promise but skepticism about its current effectiveness. Users mention combining it with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, but emphasize it is not a cure.
PP405 is a new drug in Phase 2 trials for hair loss, generating cautious optimism among users. Some users are currently using finasteride and experiencing side effects, while others are skeptical about unapproved products being sold.
A product called "PP405 Hair Follicle Serum" is being sold on Shopee, claiming to cure baldness without clinical trials or FDA approval, but users are skeptical and refer to it as "snake oil." Some users discuss testing the product's contents, while others share their experiences with hair loss treatments like finasteride.
PP405 is suspected to be a scam, with users doubting its legitimacy and effectiveness. Many recommend using proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
Gym and creatine can cause hair loss by increasing testosterone and androgenic activity. DHT blockers may help some, while others need androgen suppression with topical AA like RU or Pyri.
Elevated PGD2 levels in bald scalp tissue may contribute to hair loss, and treatments like castor oil, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as potential solutions. Some users explore alternatives like oral castor oil and cetirizine for those who cannot use finasteride.
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.
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.
PP405 may damage hair follicles if used long-term, suggesting cycling might be necessary. Combining it with finasteride could help maintain hair growth.
PP405 shows potential for hair growth by increasing terminal hair and converting vellus hairs, but results are modest and more waiting is needed. It complements existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but won't replace them.
A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
PP405 may revive dormant hair follicles, and DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride could maintain new hair. Combining PP405 with minoxidil might be optimal, but long-term effects and continuous use are uncertain.
The user experienced sexual side effects after starting finasteride and later switched to dutasteride, noticing hormonal changes. They are considering using P5P and possibly aromatase inhibitors to manage high prolactin and estradiol levels.
PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.
The conversation is about users trying to regain access to a Discord server related to pp405 research, with differing opinions on the effectiveness of pp405 for hair loss. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned in the conversation.
User tried dermarolling for hair loss and shared progress pictures. Some suggest adding finasteride and minoxidil, while others debate effectiveness and frequency of dermarolling.
PP405 is discussed as a potential hair growth stimulant, possibly more effective than minoxidil, but not a cure for hair loss. There is skepticism about its ability to regrow "deadzones," and concerns about its impact on those with hair transplants.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
A user's successful hair transplant, with some people questioning the donor area regrowth, and others speculating that hair fibre may have been used to help fill in areas.
The GT20029 tincture, a topical androgen receptor degrader, showed significant hair growth and good safety in a China Phase II trial for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with the 1% dose twice weekly identified as optimal. The company plans to initiate Phase III trials in China and Phase II in the U.S., and the treatment also shows promise for acne.
PP405 is discussed as a potential adjunct therapy for hair loss, with skepticism about its effectiveness and trial results. Users mention combining it with finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others debate the root causes of hair loss and the limitations of current treatments.