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      community Hot Take: Betting on PP405 can backfire

      in Research/Science  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is seen as promising but uncertain, with users advised to continue using existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns include its cost, availability, and interaction with hair transplants, while some hope it could complement current treatments.

      community Finasteride vs dutasteride (my experience)

      in Chat  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride showed faster hair regrowth within 3 months, while dutasteride took 8 months but resulted in twice the regrowth. Overall, finasteride had quicker results, but dutasteride had more significant long-term regrowth.

      community 29f Female on Dutasteride Progress.

      in Female  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 29-year-old woman with genetic hair loss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual side effects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.

      community Pumpkin seed oil

      in General  43 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from using 1% finasteride and 2% minoxidil, including dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, and heart palpitations. They switched to using 2000mg pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto capsules, and applying pumpkin seed oil and rosemary oil twice a week, seeking feedback on results.

      community 2 years on fin and amazed by the results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  132 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss for the user over two years, with plans to switch to dutasteride for long-term benefits. The user experienced no shedding or side effects and obtained finasteride through a private prescription in the UK.

      community Fellas i think it might be happening

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced continuous shedding but is now seeing some regrowth. Others shared similar experiences, noting that shedding can continue but hair often improves over time with dutasteride.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  53 upvotes 2 years ago
      PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.

      community 6 months on 3mg Dutasteride update

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      After 10 months on a high dose of Dutasteride, there were no noticeable benefits or side effects, leading to the conclusion that increasing the dose is overrated. Combining 0.5mg Dutasteride with RU58841 or Minoxidil is recommended for better results.

      community PP405 is nothing but a scam and Pelage know it.

      in Chat  78 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 is criticized for overhyped claims and cherry-picked data, with doubts about its effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Many users express skepticism, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive trial results.

      community Petition: Make PP405 available tomorrow instead of 2030

      in Satire  326 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405, a promising hair loss treatment, is expected to be available by 2027, with faster trials due to its topical nature. Users are eager for its release, comparing it to existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but remain cautious about its long-term effectiveness.

      community GT20029 China Phase II Trial For AGA Reached Primary Endpoint

      in Research/Science  133 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.

      community 4 months on dut and topical min as a 23 year old

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shares progress in hair quality after 4 months using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and other treatments, noting improved crown thickness but persistent temple thinning. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and started testosterone replacement therapy, which they believe helps mitigate side effects.

      community Finasteride suddenly stopped working for me after almost 2 years of using it (M19)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported that after nearly 2 years of using finasteride with initial hair regrowth, their hairline worsened around day 570 and has not improved significantly since. They are considering switching to dutasteride or changing finasteride brands, while responders suggest the user may not actually be experiencing hair loss and might benefit from professional help.

      community The Breezula 539% headline is doing a lot of heavy lifting right now.

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 months ago
      Breezula shows promising results for hair loss, with one trial showing a 539% improvement and another 168%, but lacks combination data with treatments like minoxidil or dutasteride. Its mechanism differs from finasteride, potentially offering fewer side effects by blocking receptors locally at the follicle.

      community second shed on dutasteride, but a woman

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.

      community 25m with 1 year on 0.5mg Finasteride ED

      in Progress Pictures  219 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old man has been on 0.5mg Finasteride daily for a year, maintaining his hair with some regrowth and plans to increase the dose to 1mg. Some suggest adding Minoxidil for better results, while he considers it if his condition worsens.