2020 is here, what’s the current state for “upcoming” treatments?
    2/26/2020

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    Minoxidil and finasteride are the main treatments for hair loss, with Breezula and hair cloning being explored. No definitive cure is available yet.
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      community Every research project and treatment hope is failing it‘s insane

       15 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation expresses frustration over the lack of progress in hair loss treatments, with specific mentions of Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Users discuss the slow development of new treatments and the potential of hair transplants.

      community Community ranking on what new drugs/studies we are most hopeful about?

       10 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments, including clascoterone, GT20029, ET-02, VDPHL01, and PP405, with hopes for new options by 2028. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are expected to remain effective, with clascoterone and VDPHL01 as promising alternatives.

      community Thoughts on the future of pp405?

       43 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 is considered a promising hair loss treatment, potentially replacing minoxidil but not finasteride. Users are hopeful for future treatments like GT20029 and VDPHL01, while remaining cautious about effectiveness and side effects.

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      This review highlights the limitations of existing hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride and suggests that future therapies may benefit from focusing on antibody and cell-based treatments, which offer targeted and potentially transformative options for managing hair loss disorders.