Isn’t gt20029 more exciting from a maintenance and prevention perspective than pp405 as a true alternative to finasteride 7/26/2025
GT20029 and PP405 are discussed as potential alternatives or complements to finasteride for hair loss treatment. GT20029 is entering phase 3 trials, while PP405 is seen as promising for regrowing hair and possibly eliminating the need for other treatments.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Pelage Pharmaceuticals Phase 3 Trials for PP405 Start in September 2026
Pelage Pharmaceuticals is starting Phase 3 trials for PP405 in September 2026, with potential market release by 2030. Users discuss various hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, kx, breezula, and gt20029, expressing hope for future hair restoration.
community Phase 3 Study for PP405 officially posted
PP405 is in a phase 3 trial for hair loss treatment, with the study expected to run until June 2028. Minoxidil and finasteride remain key treatments, with hopes for PP405 to offer a new mechanism of action.
community It's the year 2050 and we are still waiting for Pelage to release the full phase 2 results of PP405 and start phase 3.
Pelage plans to release phase 2 results and start phase 3 trials for PP405 in 2050, but skepticism remains due to past delays and unfulfilled promises. Users express frustration over the lack of progress in hair loss treatments, mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, CB-03-01, and Fluridil.
community End of Hair loss ( AGA ) ? Since they produce it in china probably we don’t need to wait other 10 yrs😁
GT20029 is a new hair loss treatment in Phase 3 trials in China, using PROTAC technology to target androgen receptors, potentially with fewer side effects than finasteride and minoxidil. VDPHL01, a second-generation minoxidil, is also mentioned as potentially more effective.
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